The Fall Of The House Of Usher (1928) (Webber & Watson)

Intriguing early experimental treatment of Poe from the same filmmakers who would bring us the even more astonishing "Lot In Sodom" in 1933. Doesn't compete with the equally avant-garde feature length version made at the same time by Jean Epstein & Luis Bunuel, yet stands well on its own. More of a tribute to UFA & German Expressionism than an outright imitation, with specific nods to Caligari, Der Golem, and Faust. Visually rewarding for lighting, cinematography, sets, makeup. Compiled in a skewed fashion reminiscent of the structure of a nightmare. Captures the wonderfully gloomy, morbid atmosphere of Poe's work, the claustrophobic ambiance of "Usher" in particular. A treat for fans of the genre, in addition to being sufficiently unusual & brief (just over 12 minutes) to hold the average viewer's attention. At one time, this film was available on an anthology videotape called "American Avant-Garde" along with the aforementioned "Lot In Sodom." Great stuff if you're lucky enough to track it down.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• edgar
• allan
• poe
• house
• usher
• black
• white
• vintage
• cinema
• webber
• watson

[JudoKnowMeh]

Yes... Thank you so much, this is the version i been looking for

with the original sountrack and everything

the other versions put different ones

thanx 4 the upload ;D

[EldinUK]

@JudoKnowMeh

No problem :)

[mohawkman2006]

this is really good

[ljohank]

Thank you for the upload!

[MattTheSaiyan]

I love this. Unusual, stylish, strange, and short enough that I don't lose attention.

[furiousfingers27]

The soundtrack is pretty fantastic.

[KeithHarvestmuahaha]

This is fantastic, thank you so so much!

[arlysilver]

Excellent.

[altobiotero]

Thanx very much for sharin´ this...

[Vagrarian]

Wow! The original soundtrack, PLUS excellent picture quality! My compliments.