This year the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival had the privilege to host the world premier of the film "The Fall of Usher". The festival has often screened films inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, so this was the perfect place for this film to be shown. At first glance, the viewer is given that the movie is an adaptation of "The Fall of The House of Usher", but it's so much more. The movie is a clever combination of several Edgar Allan Poe stories, each weaving in and out of each other seamlessly. The references vary from obvious and primary focal points to more subtle nods that were added for flair and visual effect. While the movie will be a treat for Poe super-fans looking for every reference and Easter egg they find, the film is easily accessible and enjoyable for those who don't know anything about the writer and his works.
Due to the nature of the narrative, I don't want to reveal any of the Poe stories that are used or how they are implemented. This is truly a case where the less you know before hand, the better. What I can say is that the movie stars Riker Hill, an amazing young actor that fully carries the film from beginning to end. This movie was not the first time that he had worked with director and writer Brian Cunningham, and after seeing how fun this movie was, I hope that work together again in the future.
Look for this movie in a local film festival near you!
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