Mike Flanagan Adapts Edgar Allan Poe's Works in New Netflix Horror Series 'The Fall of the House of Usher'
- The series is inspired by Poe's Gothic works and focuses on the cursed Usher family dynasty.
- It features an ensemble cast including Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mark Hamill, and Kate Siegel.
- Flanagan directed four of the eight episodes, with Michael Fimognari directing the other four.
- The show incorporates themes and characters from Poe's most well-known stories.
- It premieres October 12 on Netflix and promises to be Flanagan's darkest project yet.
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