House of Usher

Duration: 16

Year Published: 1980

Creator: phoenix/bfa

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: As Poe's tale is read by a narrator, scenes that create impressions of the story appear on the screen in both live action and animation. The live action sequences are devoid of actors. Angular shots of the haunted mansion, chairs falling inexplicably and doors opening of their own accord, create suspense and illuminate the drama. The animated sequences use stop-action photography and amorphous images to accompany the spine-tingling story. , The story of a young man who encounters mystery and gloom when he visits his fiancée and her brother in their murky mansion. (Does not circulate)

Complete Record: As Poe's tale is read by a narrator, scenes that create impressions of the story appear on the screen in both live action and animation. The live action sequences are devoid of actors. Angular shots of the haunted mansion, chairs falling inexplicably and doors opening of their own accord, create suspense and illuminate the drama. The animated sequences use stop-action photography and amorphous images to accompany the spine-tingling story. , The story of a young man who encounters mystery and gloom when he visits his fiancée and her brother in their murky mansion. (Does not circulate) NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.