The Fall Of The Louse Of Usher
Synopsis
Once inside the padded cell, he finds himself at the mercy of Dr Calahari, whose mind-blowing shock treatment gives rise to a series of bizarre and nightmarish adventures.
As Roderick undergoes mind bending therapy, Dr Calahari and the beautiful but strange Nurse Smith, gradually unravel the horrible truth behind the Louse of Usher.
The director of Tommy and Women In Love returns in full force to inject his special brand of outlandish humour into this classic Edgar Allan Poe tale.
Details
- Year
- 2002
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- tbc
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Ken Russell
- Producer
- Ronald de Neef
- Executive Producer
- Ronald de Neef
- Editor
- Ken Russell
- Screenwriter
- Ken Russell
- Composer
- James Johnston with Gallow Drunk
- Principal cast
- James Johnston, Ken Russell, Tulip Junkie, Lisi Tribble
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Gorsewood Studios
c/o High Point FilmsSales Company
High Point Films
25 Elizabeth MewsLondon NW3 4UH
UK
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