Netflix - The Fall of the House of Usher Haunts Screens on October 12, 2023

By Mulder, 10 september 2023

Netflix is gearing up to send shivers down the spines of horror enthusiasts with its upcoming gothic horror drama miniseries, The Fall of the House of Usher, created by renowned filmmaker Mike Flanagan. The series, which is loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story of the same name and other works, is scheduled to make its highly anticipated debut on October 12, 2023.

The journey to bring this macabre masterpiece to life began in October 2021 when Netflix announced Mike Flanagan's involvement in developing the miniseries. The casting announcements quickly followed, with Frank Langella, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill being unveiled as part of the star-studded ensemble on December 9, 2021. The following day, an impressive lineup of additional talent, including Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Henry Thomas, T'Nia Miller, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Katie Parker, Michael Trucco, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Kyleigh Curran, Paola Nuñez, Aya Furukawa, Matt Biedel, Daniel Jun, Ruth Codd, Robert Longstreet, Annabeth Gish, and Igby Rigney, joined the cast.

However, a twist in the tale occurred in April 2022 when Frank Langella was dismissed from the series following a misconduct investigation. The role once occupied by Langella was swiftly recast, with veteran actor Bruce Greenwood stepping in to fill the void.

Filming for the series commenced on January 31, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada, and wrapped up on July 9, 2022, marking a significant milestone in the production timeline.

Fans eager for an early taste of the series are in for a treat, as the first two episodes are set to premiere at Fantastic Fest in September 2023. Additionally, a pre-screening will take place at Mike Flanagan's alma mater, Towson University, before the series officially lands on Netflix on October 12, 2023.

As the October 12, 2023 premiere date approaches, anticipation for The Fall of the House of Usher continues to build, promising an eerie and unforgettable viewing experience for fans of gothic horror and Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales alike.

Synopsis :
From Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

The Fall of the House of Usher
Directed by Mike Flanagan, Michael Fimognari
Created by Mike Flanagan
Written by Mike Flanagan
Based on The Fall of the House of Usher and other works by Edgar Allan Poe
Starring Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, T'Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Michael Trucco, Henry Thomas, Mark Hamill
Composer : The Newton Brothers
Executive producers : Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy, Emmy Grinwis, Michael Fimognari, Melinda Nishioka
Cinematography : Michael Fimognari
Editor : Brett Bachman
Production company : Intrepid Pictures
Original network : Netflix
Release : October 12, 2023