Is House of Usher scary?

MyCinema has not rated House of Usher for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch House of Usher in the US?

House of Usher streams on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is House of Usher?

House of Usher runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Is House of Usher suitable for kids?

House of Usher is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19601h 19mHorror / Drama

House of Usher

Name: House of Usher
Genre: Horror, Drama
Released: 1960-07-20
Duration: 79 min

Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher

Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her fiancé Philip Winthrop arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.

TMDB audience score

Based on 382 votes

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Availability in the US

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House of Usher at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 19m

At 1h 19m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Drama

TMDB files it under horror and drama.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 6 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 382 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch House of Usher tonight

It is a short one: 1h 19m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 382 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about House of Usher

Is House of Usher scary?: MyCinema has not rated House of Usher for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch House of Usher in the US?: House of Usher streams on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is House of Usher?: House of Usher runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
Is House of Usher suitable for kids?: House of Usher is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.