Mike Flanagan rightfully deserves to be called a modern-day horror maestro. He doesn’t rely on conventional jump scares. In fact, his projects always transcend jump scares. One of his best qualities is bringing compelling characters to life on our screens. The way he explores his characters’ emotions, relationships, trauma, and other intricacies is simply mesmerizing to watch. Another hallmark of Flanagan’s work is the visual style of his projects. He expertly blends practical effects with CGI, allowing him to create grounded yet chilling atmospheres. You guys can watch all episodes of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ on Netflix, in case you are still struggling to find a perfect show to binge-watch.
The series revolves around Roderick Usher, the CEO of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, who loses all his six children within 14 days. After attending his children’s funerals, he invites C. Auguste Dupin, an Assistant US attorney, to his old childhood home to tell him about the darkest secrets of the Usher family. The show adheres to two timelines: the first one occurs from 1953 to 1980, telling the story of young Roderick and his sister Madeline and their rise to power. The second timeline focuses on the present Usher family.
The Fall of the House of Usher benefits immensely from Mike Flanagan’s direction, who certainly brings out the best in his actors, especially Bruce Greenwood, Mark Hamill, and Carla Gugino. In addition, critics have praised the show’s set designs, visuals, and overall tense atmosphere.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 90% score, based on 105 reviews.
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