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Fragments of the House of Usher (2013)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 11M

Director : David Cairns

Synopsis

A video essay by critic and filmmaker David Cairns examining Roger Corman’s adaptation of 'The Fall of the House of Usher' in relation to Poe’s story.

Actors

David Cairns
David Cairns
Narrator

Crews

David Cairns
David Cairns
Writer
David Cairns
David Cairns
Director
Timo Langer
Timo Langer
Editor
Francesco Simeoni
Francesco Simeoni
Executive Producer

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