Project Detail

The Fall of the Louse of Usher

Name: The Fall of the Louse of Usher
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Released: 2002
Duration: 83 min

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.
Ken Russell, 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: 83 min
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

Genre

Horror Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Gorsewood Studios

c/o High Point Films
25 Elizabeth Mews
London
NW3 4UH

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High Point Films

25 Elizabeth Mews
London
NW3 4UH

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