Movie · 1960
Is House of Usher based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. House of Usher is based on the book The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe (1839).
The movie was released in 1960.
The book behind House of Usher
The Fall of the House of Usher
by Edgar Allan Poe · first published 1839 · Gothic fiction, horror fiction
Short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Other adaptations of The Fall of the House of Usher
- The Fall of the House of Usher (TV, 2023)
- The Fall of the House of Usher (film, 1928)
Common questions
Is House of Usher based on a book?
Yes. House of Usher is based on the book The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe (1839).
Who wrote the book House of Usher is based on?
The Fall of the House of Usher was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1839.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Fall of the House of Usher before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's books
- The Pit and the Pendulum (film, 1961)
- The Raven (film, 1963)
- Stonehearst Asylum (film, 2014)
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (film, 1932)
- Tales of Terror (film, 1962)
- The Avenging Conscience (film, 1914)