Every shocking death in Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher explained
With its spine-chilling narrative, coupled with a stellar cast, Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher is a treat for horror enthusiasts. Each death intricately weaves into the larger narrative, making it a must-watch this Halloween. (Spoilers ahead)
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:28 PM ISTWith its spine-chilling narrative, coupled with a stellar cast, Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher is a treat for horror enthusiasts. Each death intricately weaves into the larger narrative, making it a must-watch this Halloween. (Spoilers ahead)
The Fall of the House of Usher
Streaming on Netflix, the horror series The Fall of the House of Usher released its spine-chilling eight-episode season on Oct. 12. With a plot seeped in Edgar Allen Poe's dark legacy, it explores a twisted tale of siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher who strike a devilish pact: Endless wealth at the cost of their descendants' lives. This narrative takes shape through a series of flashbacks where Roderick spills the beans to investigator Auguste "Auggie" Dupin.
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Roderick Usher: Played by the enigmatic Bruce Greenwood
Madeline Usher: Portrayed by the formidable Mary McDonnell
Auguste "Auggie" Dupin: The detective brought to life by Carl Lumbly
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The Usher bloodline: A trail of death
Eliza Usher: The twins' mother, enacted by Annabel Gish, meets her doom through a cruel twist. Believed to be dead from an illness, she's buried. But, she rises, kills the twins' father before succumbing.
Annabel Lee: First wife of Roderick. Heartbroken by her children's abduction and her husband's wealth obsession, she ends her life.
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Prospero Usher: Sauriyan Sapkota portrays the youngest Usher who meets his fate at a hedonistic party. Lured by Verna, a woman with malevolent intentions, he falls victim to an acid trap.
Camille Usher: Played by Kate Siegel, Camille meets a brutal end in an animal laboratory, becoming prey to Verna's transformation into a vicious chimp.
Napoleon Usher: Rahul Kohli's Napoleon spirals into madness due to a menacing black cat, leading to a fatal fall from his apartment balcony.
Victorine LaFourcade: Victorine, brought to life by T'Nia Miller, descends into guilt after killing her partner. Driven insane by the ticking of a cardiac device, she ends her life.
Tamerlane Usher: The brand guru meets a tragic end when a public humiliation, orchestrated by Verna, forces her into a deadly confrontation with her reflection.
Frederick Usher: In a gruesome poetic justice twist, Verna ensures Frederick dies from an overdose of the very medication he used to torment others.
Rufus Griswold: The pharmaceutical giant, played by Michael Trucco, faces betrayal at the hands of the Usher siblings, resulting in a haunting burial alive.
Lenore Usher: The young Lenore, portrayed by Kyliegh Curran, meets a peaceful yet shocking end at the hands of Verna.
Madeline and Roderick Usher: The culmination of the series witnesses the tragic end of both siblings. Madeline is poisoned and mutilated by her brother. In a final twist of fate, she reanimates, killing Roderick before succumbing to her injuries.