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Usher (2002)

Name: Usher
Director: Curtis Harrington
Released: 2002
Duration: 37 min
Cast: Sean Nepita, Fabrice Uzan, Nikolas Schreck, Zeena Schreck, Robert Mundi

2002 · Curtis Harrington · 37 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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Writer Truman Jones travels to the home of old, eccentric poet Roderick Usher in his quest for wisdom from the aging poet.

A 2002 entry from the catalog with a clear horror angle. Directed by Curtis Harrington.

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Usher (2002)

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