Netflix's Scary New TV Show Hits No. 1 — and Fans Are Loving It
Mike Flanagan's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' is now streaming on Netflix.
Viewers say the show will 'stick with' them for a 'long time'
I've been watching the Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix and there's a scene in episode 2 that'll stick with me for a while that was horrifying and disturbing.... pic.twitter.com/YCe0xwor63
— ⚔️🌼super mari¹⁷🌼⚔️ (@meetme_at17PM) October 12, 2023
"Wow. 'Fall of the House of Usher' was really good," one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "Very disturbing and quite gorey, but good. I'm going to be thinking about it for a long time."
prevnextDubbed one of Flanagan's 'most impressive series to date'
#TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher is one of the best series period, nevermind in the horror genre, I've ever watched. Need to still process it & judge it more calmly but what an incredible storytelling cinematic.
Mike Flanagan does not miss. Ever. pic.twitter.com/T1ihbASPWu
— Glenn "Dreamer" Marc (@bynoirdreamer) October 16, 2023
"[The Fall of the House of Usher] stands out as one of Mike Flanagan's most impressive series to date, paying homage to the literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe," wrote another fan. "It serves as a chilling and thought-provoking cautionary tale about the danger of pride, riches, and family."
prevnextPraise for the cast
Carla Gugino’s role as Verna was breathtaking and one of the best performances by an actress this year. The ability to adopt distinct personas, the ease in which she captures the spirit of her scenes, and the lessons she teaches. Undeniably brilliant #TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher pic.twitter.com/XJEeTW1Bv8
— heebie jeebies era (@SoNastyandRude) October 14, 2023
"[The Fall of the House of Usher] stars one of the greatest horror casts ever assembled in TV or film," added another person. "Flanagan's regulars are all amazing again and Mark Hamill is unforgettable here, but even then, Carla Gugino absolutely steals the show with the performance of a lifetime. A masterclass."
prevnext'Brilliant'
#TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher – it’s brilliant! The intensity, the clever parallels and source material tie ins, the amazing cast- I mean- the cinematography!?! This scene was poetry in film- which I suppose is entirely fitting. It’s a wonderful watch, bravo maestro Flanagan! 10/10!! pic.twitter.com/yfWXvmr2oY
— Gray (@Ally_Gray13) October 17, 2023
"[The Fall of the House of Usher] is absolutely brilliant. Truly Flanagan's best work to date," shared one person. "Each epsiode is focused on exploring the connectivity between humanity and greed. The price one pays for their decisions in life, and the affect it has on those around them."
prevnextSome viewers have lost sleep over the series
Watched #TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher last night and safe to say I won't manage to sleep alone in the next few days🫢
— 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤🫧 (@Skurt_Cobaine) October 15, 2023
"Finally finished [The Fall of the House of Usher] and av got terrible headache," wrote a viewer. "I don't know if it's from all the turns and twist of it or that I haven't slept since last night that I started watching it ( maybe the later) but dang! It was worth the sleep deprivation."
prevnextThe show is already generating award buzz
#TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher these ppl are gonna win some awards
— Who said Dat?🇮🇱🇩🇴🇺🇸 (@evelina22368) October 15, 2023
"I am in awe of what [Mike Flanagan] did with this show. Kept you on your toes until the very end, the writing was superb, cinematography gorgeous, the acting was of course brilliant," shared one viewer. "Everyone should be nominated for some kind of award for this show."
prevnext'The best thing on Netflix right now'
#TheFallOfTheHouseOfUsher is thee Best thing on Netflix right now ! Christ on a cracker !
— Leah (@leMichelleXx) October 17, 2023
"One of the best TV series I have watched in a lomg long time," added somebody else. "Well scripted, full of depth. Lowkey an insight into the dark world of fame and power."
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