- Actors: Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard, Luc Dartagnan
- Directors: Jean Epstein
- Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Image Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 15 May 2001
- Run Time: 66 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005ABVH
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 109,291 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Greats of the Past,
By Frank Messely (Kortrijk, BELGIUM) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fall of the House of Usher (B&W) [DVD] [1928] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] [2028] (DVD)
Poe's world is unique, and therefore extremely difficult to adapt to the screen. So far this is the only film I've seen which succeeds in truly evoking the oneiric atmosphere of his work. Phantasmagoric, hauntingly romantic (in the true sense), in brief, a masterpiece. This is 7th art poetry. I'm sure Edgar Allan Poe would have been delighted with this. If you like his oeuvre, this is definitely the one to see.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Haunting,chilling Masterpiece!,
By robroy2001 (Edinbugh,U.K.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fall of the House of Usher (B&W) [DVD] [1928] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] [2028] (DVD)
This truly marvelous,haunting,chilling masterpiece is,along with "THE INNOCENTS",one of the greatest supernatural films ever made!Only available in this region 1 version,with superb chilling music with sound effects.Turn all the lights out!This is one of those silent films that shreeks great art,and makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.So good ,it may reform some horror fans,to also appreciate how good the silent films could be!Every bit as good as Carl Dreyer's'"Vampyr",or Murnau's'"Nosferatu".The picture quality is generally excellent,but appears grainy in some of the darker scenes,this effect is much less apparent on 32"screens,but a little annoying on larger TVs.This region 1 DVD,is playable on most region2 players.Directed by the great Jean Epstein,and his assistant director was none other than the equally great Luis Bunuel.Do n't just take my word for it,see "La Chute de la Maison Usher"in the Time Out film guide!Do n't forget, turn the light off,turn the volume up,and for an extra chill,open the window and let the cold wind waft the curtains!If you are a silent movie fan,this one is a must see!
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4.1 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Silent, sinister & solid version of Poe's tale,
By Hazen B Markoe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fall of the House of Usher (B&W) [DVD] [1928] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] [2028] (DVD)
This silent film by French avant-guarde film director Jean Epstein is a unique, and dark take on the classic Poe tale of premature burial and internal decay of the soul. Combining the story "The Oval Portrait" with the Usher story, Epstein and his actors create a solid narrative. The camera work is very powerful, helping to convey the nightmare within the story. If you enjoy silent films and Poe's work, I would highly recommend this one.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slow and Disturbing,
By Edgar 'n' Son - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fall of the House of Usher (B&W) [DVD] [1928] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] [2028] (DVD)
I knew very little about this story when I saw the movie, but it turned out to be an excellent horror movie. Not a modern slasher film, but something slow and creepy that gets under your skin. It's frightening, but for no apparent reason. Unfortunately not a movie that would get made today.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"with one look .........,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fall of the House of Usher (B&W) [DVD] [1928] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] [2028] (DVD)
.....this artwork will freeze your heart!It has a Medusa touch, you're slowly drawn into this grotesque, balletic interpretation of E.A. Poe's study of decay, delusion and eventual death? Well, maybe. The music by Rolande De Cande aptly punctuates the mood. [Excellent in "surround"]. Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamay and [shudder!] the bespectacled/dome headed doctor Fournez-Gouffard as well as the servant Luc Dartagnan convey volumes with just a look ---- in the right direction. {You don't want to stay too long in their company, there might just be an unfortunate "occurrence"}. A primer lesson for any film student. This neglected work, lovingly restored to almost pristine youth well deserves to be visited, frequently! An inspiration to later works like "Suspiria"; "The Haunting" [original black and white version]and especially "The Innocents". Trivia: Poe may or may not have written this work "Under the Influence" - he favored the mix of laudanum {tincture of opium} and alcohol, Enough ! - According to Poe, he drank and partook of drugs to keep himself from going insane! |
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