Macabre Mansion Presents … The Fall of the House of Usher

Name: Macabre Mansion Presents … The Fall of the House of Usher
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
ISBN: 9781481524810

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrator: a full cast

Unabridged: 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: MM Media

Published: 12/02/2014

Categories: Fiction, Horror, Classic

Synopsis

Macabre Mansion Presents… The Fall of the House of Usher is an audio drama adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story. This adaptation stays true to Poe's original vision with only minor changes in dialogue.Driven to the edge of insanity, Roderick Usher believes unknown forces torture his every moment. In a final attempt at finding a moment's peace, he begs his childhood friend to come to his aid. Upon arriving, Roderick's friend discovers all is not what it seems in the macabre House of Usher.This audio production features a star-studded cast that includes Kevin Sorbo as the narrator, Jim O'Rear as Roderick Usher, Bonita Friedericy as Madeline Usher, and John Billingsley as the doctor.

About Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1848) transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the short story genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction.

About Kevin Herren

Kevin Herren has directed some of Hollywood’s best-known talent, including Colin Ferguson, Daniel Roebuck, Robert Picardo, John de Lancie, Kevin Sorbo, John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy, Virginia Hey, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, and Kyle Hebert, to name a few. He has served as writer, director, and producer for numerous audio drama productions, including The Fall of the House of Usher, A Christmas Carol, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In addition, he is the creator, codirector, and coproducer of the all-star paranormal audio drama series Tales from Beyond.

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“True to Poe’s short story, more so than many of the films.” BMovieMan.com

“If you’re going to replicate the classics, you better make sure you’ve got a capable cast able to shoulder the load, and no better result could be offered than with Macabre Mansion Presents…that will bring you back to the days of old-time radio presentation. Directed by Kevin Herren and backed by an army of acting talents, ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’– Edgar Allen Poe’s ultraspooky yarn about one of the most ominous residences anyone has ever laid eyes upon – great stuff. Added to this is an adaptation of Poe’s 1843 short story, ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’—an extra bonus for those who got lotsa love for the Poe. Herren should be applauded for the talent that has been assembled here in order to provide an auditory experience that will make any fan of those classic shows very happy…This is the stuff that should be enjoyed in place of the computer, or tablet, or TV, or iWatch…So roll on back to the olden days, kick back, and listen with the lights off…after all, it’s much better in the dark.” DreadCentral.com (4 stars)