With just under two weeks left until Halloween, Netflix is filling its stock with horror series and films to the delight of the streaming platform’s millions of subscribers, who are always thrilled by them. In addition, there are only a few days left until you can discover this film that mixes science fiction and horror on Netflix. As for the top series, if the third season of Lupine has been a hit since its release on the platform, the same applies to The Fall of the House of Usher, which entered the catalog on October 12. It didn’t take long for the horror series to rise to the top, where it currently sits in second place, having yet to overtake the gentleman burglar played by Omar Sy.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” is an adaptation of a short story by Edgar Allan Poe
The Fall of the House of Usher series tells the story of a brother and sister who will do anything to ensure the sustainability of their fortune. But they are soon threatened by the mysterious death of their heirs, who lose their lives one by one. The series was created by Mike Flanagan, whose credits include “The Haunting of Hill House,” “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” and “The Midnight Club,” all of which are available on Netflix. Some viewers may be surprised when watching his latest creation, “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Is this strange family inspired by a true story? The answer is no: The Fall of the House of Usher is pure fiction, adapted from the work of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe.
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On the other hand, according to several sources, the poet was inspired by a true story from the 19th century that was reported in the newspapers. It is said to have taken place at the home of Hezekiah Usher in Boston, Massachusetts. When the house was destroyed in 1830, two bodies were reportedly found entangled. It was a young woman and a husband who had been walled up in the basement by his husband.
The Fall of the House of Usher: “You don’t have to have read or loved Poe” to watch the Netflix series
Once it was released on Netflix, The Fall of the House of Usher was extensively commented on by Internet users on the social network X, formerly Twitter. “I devoured all 8 episodes in a row. I loved it. You don’t have to have read or loved Poe, Mike Flanagan skillfully used Poe’s short stories to incorporate his personal interpretation into his own original story. And it’s great,” we can say Read under the comments. Or: “Excellent first episode of The Fall of the House of Usher. Mike Flanagan sells dreams and looks forward to seeing what happens next.” “Netflix has hit the nail on the head again!” we read on the social network. A real success!
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