Project Detail

The Fall Of The Louse Of Usher

Synopsis

When Roderick Usher is found guilty for the brutal murder of his wife, he is immediately branded insane and sent to the county lunatic asylum.

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
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 Films

Sales Company

High Point Films

25 Elizabeth Mews
London NW3 4UH
UK

T+44 (0)20 7586 3686

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