Renowned horror director Mike Flanagan is set to send chills down viewers’ spines once again with his latest Netflix horror series, “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Following the success of “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” Flanagan’s new series promises to be a worthy addition to his impressive horror portfolio. The recently released trailer showcases an ensemble cast of familiar faces, including Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about this eagerly awaited show.
Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story of the same name, “The Fall of the House of Usher” plunges viewers into the enigmatic world of the Usher family, whose fortune is shrouded in mystery, corruption, and blood. This marks Flanagan’s latest venture into adapting renowned literary works, following his successful Netflix adaptations of “The Haunting of Hill House,” “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” as well as Stephen King’s “Gerald’s Game” and “Doctor Sleep.”
The series consists of a total of eight episodes and is slated for release on October 12, 2023, exclusively on Netflix. The direction duties for the episodes were divided between Mike Flanagan and Michael Fimognari, with each overseeing four episodes, while Trevor Macy took on the role of producer.
The release of the trailer has sent fans into an absolute frenzy. Social media was abuzz with excitement as viewers eagerly anticipate the series’ arrival. Fans praised the impeccable styling and stunning appearances of the cast, particularly Kate Siegel, and expressed their anticipation for the chilling narrative.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” boasts a star-studded ensemble cast, including Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Carl Lumbly, Zach Gilford, Mark Hamill, Henry Thomas, Katie Parker, Bruce Greenwood, Kyleigh Curran, Sauriyan Sapkota, Willa Fitzgerald, Malcolm Goodwin, Samantha Sloyan, and more. As the countdown to the series’ release continues, fans can hardly contain their excitement to experience Mike Flanagan’s latest horror masterpiece.