The lineup of premieres emerging from this year's Fantastic Fest is nothing short of astounding. We've been treated to a dazzling array of cinematic offerings, including captivating shorts from the Short Fuse selections, big blockbuster premieres, and a delightful addition to the mix—the streaming giant Netflix.
Remember when Mike Flanagan's "THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE" took audiences by storm? Well, get ready for another mind-bending journey as he unveils his latest project, a gripping adaptation of the classic Edgar Allan Poe tale, "THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER." This eight-episode series is set to hit Netflix on October 12th, and lucky attendees of Fantastic Fest will have the exclusive opportunity to catch the first two episodes at the world premiere.
Now, let's delve into the full details of this highly anticipated series, accompanied by a spectacular trailer that promises spine-tingling chills. It's safe to say this show is tailor-made for the Halloween season!
**Series Launch Date:** Thursday, October 12
**Format:** Limited series; 8 episodes
**Creator:** Mike Flanagan
**Directors:** Mike Flanagan and Michael Fimognari will each direct four episodes
**Executive Producers:** Trevor Macy and Flanagan of Intrepid Pictures; Emmy Grinwis and Michael Fimognari
Brace yourselves for an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Aya Furukawa, Daniel Jun, Matt Biedel, Ruth Codd, Annabeth Gish, Igby Rigney, and Robert Longstreet.
Prepare yourselves for a wickedly enthralling horror series brought to life by none other than Mike Flanagan, the brilliant mind behind "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Midnight Mass." This time, he draws inspiration from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. In "THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER," we enter the ruthless world of siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher, who have transformed Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into a realm of wealth, privilege, and power. However, past secrets resurface with vengeance as the heirs to the Usher dynasty begin meeting untimely ends at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
With a pedigree like this, it's safe to say that "THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER" is poised to become the must-watch series of the Halloween season. So mark your calendars for October 12th and prepare to be enthralled by the masterful storytelling of Mike Flanagan once again.
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