Netflix Unveils Terrifying First Trailer for The Fall of the House of Usher – Prepare for Chilling Thrills!

The Fall of the House of Usher is likely to be the latest series on Netflix by Mike Flanagan, the creator of famous series such as The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Midnight Mass. With only one month left until its premiere, Netflix has released the first trailer for the eight-episode series.

Here's the synopsis provided by Netflix for the upcoming series: "In this thrilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's works, the relentless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have transformed Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into a dominating empire of wealth, privilege, and influence. However, long-held secrets resurface when the heirs to the Usher dynasty begin to mysteriously pass away, seemingly targeted by a woman from their enigmatic past."

Published in 1839 by Edgar Allen Poe, "The Fall of the House of Usher" tells the unsettling tale of Roderick Usher, whose deteriorating sanity is gradually eroded by haunting memories of his past actions. The trailer not only captures the essence of the Usher family's narrative but also includes elements from other Poe stories. One such reference is Fortunato Pharmaceutical, a nod to "The Cask of Amontillado," where an unfortunate victim is walled off to meet their doom. Additionally, the iconic raven and the haunting chant of "nevermore" pay homage to Poe's renowned poem, "The Raven." Furthermore, the trailer even hints at a potential nod to "The Masque of the Red Death" with the depiction of a mysterious party. With its brevity of only 6,500 words, "The Fall of the House of Usher" allows the possibility for the series to serve as an anthology, encompassing various Poe stories and poems.

Directed by Flanagan himself, the series will consist of four episodes directed by Mike Fimognari, a trusted collaborator of Flanagan's on both Netflix projects and movies. The show boasts an impressive and diverse cast, including recurring actors such as Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Rahul Kohli, Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Annabeth Gish, Henry Thomas, Michael Trucco, T'Nia Miller, Samantha Sloyan, Katie Parker, and others. Notably, the series also features the talents of Mark Hamill, Carl Lumbly, Mary McDonnell, and more.

The Fall of the House of Usher premieres on Netflix on October 12.