Movies and TV The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix Original)

staylor26 · 10-17-2023, 10:09 AM

Has anybody checked this out yet?

Another drama/horror hybrid from Mike Flanagan.

This one is like Succession meets Flanagan.

I'm 4 episodes in, and it's probably my favorite of his since The Haunting of Hill House.

Third Eye · 10-17-2023, 10:15 AM

My wife likes the Flanagan shows and I end up watching them with her. I tend to think they are pretty dumb, but this one isn’t too bad.

staylor26 · 10-17-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Third Eye

My wife likes the Flanagan shows and I end up watching them with her. I tend to think they are pretty dumb, but this one isn’t too bad.

He's hit or miss for me, but slightly more hits than misses after this one.

ToxSocks · 10-17-2023, 10:47 AM

Ah it's that guy, eh?

I remember enjoying his previous two netflix shows. I'll check this out maybe this weekend.

KCUnited · 10-17-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Has anybody checked this out yet?

Another drama/horror hybrid from Mike Flanagan.

This one is like Succession meets Flanagan.

I'm 4 episodes in, and it's probably my favorite of his since The Haunting of Hill House.

Watched E1 last night and picked up the Succession vibes

Looking forward to rattling off more episodes tonight

staylor26 · 10-17-2023, 01:07 PM

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Watched E1 last night and picked up the Succession vibes

Looking forward to rattling off more episodes tonight

Oh well if you liked episode 1, you will definitely like the rest. First one was easily the worst episode so far, and that is backed up by IMDB ratings of each episode.

Third Eye · 10-17-2023, 05:29 PM

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Oh well if you liked episode 1, you will definitely like the rest. First one was easily the worst episode so far, and that is backed up by IMDB ratings of each episode.

Yeah, my wife had already started it and I missed the 1st episode. I watched episodes 2 and 3 before going back to 1 and it felt remarkably different.

I should also retract my previous statement that I usually find his series to be dumb. That’s a bit strong. They just aren’t usually my speed, but that doesn’t make them dumb.

staylor26 · 10-17-2023, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Third Eye

Yeah, my wife had already started it and I missed the 1st episode. I watched episodes 2 and 3 before going back to 1 and it felt remarkably different.

I should also retract my previous statement that I usually find his series to be dumb. That’s a bit strong. They just aren’t usually my speed, but that doesn’t make them dumb.

The endings to episodes 2 and 3 really got me hooked.

old_geezer · 10-17-2023, 05:41 PM

I see something is by Mike Flanagan I've got to watch it. The Haunting of Hill House is still probably my favorite but this came close. The build up was fantastic and the last episode was pure unadulterated payoff. Loved it!

KCUnited · 10-17-2023, 06:49 PM

E2 is indeed amazing

staylor26 · 10-17-2023, 06:51 PM

Wait till you get to the lemon speech.

Just amazing dialogue.

staylor26 · 10-19-2023, 08:57 AM

So I finished this last night, and the final episode, while not terrible, was so full of political BS that it honestly almost ruined the entire show for me.

I kid you not, they actually make reference to Trump, and when they do, it feels like the actors in the scene are breaking character. That's how forced it was. It was just way too on the nose, and it didn't stop there.

I'll give it a 7/10, but it could've easily been an 8 if they just showed some restraint with their political agenda. The actual ending wasn't even bad otherwise, but when you watch it you will understand just how ridiculous they got with the politics.

AdolfOliverBush · 10-19-2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

So I finished this last night, and the final episode, while not terrible, was so full of political BS that it honestly almost ruined the entire show for me.

I kid you not, they actually make reference to Trump, and when they do, it feels like the actors in the scene are breaking character. That's how forced it was. It was just way too on the nose, and it didn't stop there.

I'll give it a 7/10, but it could've easily been an 8 if they just showed some restraint with their political agenda. The actual ending wasn't even bad otherwise, but when you watch it you will understand just how ridiculous they got with the politics.

I watched episode 1 and enjoyed it. I'll do my best to tune out any political nonsense, because it's completely unnecessary in what amounts to a ghost story.

staylor26 · 10-19-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush

I watched episode 1 and enjoyed it. I'll do my best to tune out any political nonsense, because it's completely unnecessary in what amounts to a ghost story.

Other than a couple of minor things, it's not an issue until the finale.

But holy shit the finale is absolutely loaded with it.

old_geezer · 10-21-2023, 02:30 PM

I really enjoyed the whole series. Yes, it threw in a little political bulls**t at the end (Want to earn bonus cred points in Hollywood? Just mention Trump's name in a derogatory way somewhere in the movie.) but maybe it's been done so often it doesn't even register with me. I loved the way the story wrapped up. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10. Not quite a 9 but well worth watching for any Mike Flanagan fan.

10-17-2023, 10:09 AM
staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1329040	The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix Original) Has anybody checked this out yet? Another drama/horror hybrid from Mike Flanagan. This one is like Succession meets Flanagan. I'm 4 episodes in, and it's probably my favorite of his since The Haunting of Hill House.
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10-17-2023, 10:15 AM	#2
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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1329040	Wait till you get to the lemon speech. Just amazing dialogue.
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10-19-2023, 08:57 AM	#12
staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1329040	So I finished this last night, and the final episode, while not terrible, was so full of political BS that it honestly almost ruined the entire show for me. I kid you not, they actually make reference to Trump, and when they do, it feels like the actors in the scene are breaking character. That's how forced it was. It was just way too on the nose, and it didn't stop there. I'll give it a 7/10, but it could've easily been an 8 if they just showed some restraint with their political agenda. The actual ending wasn't even bad otherwise, but when you watch it you will understand just how ridiculous they got with the politics.
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10-21-2023, 02:30 PM	#15
old_geezer bite me Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Windsor, Mo. Casino cash: $1024738	I really enjoyed the whole series. Yes, it threw in a little political bulls**t at the end (Want to earn bonus cred points in Hollywood? Just mention Trump's name in a derogatory way somewhere in the movie.) but maybe it's been done so often it doesn't even register with me. I loved the way the story wrapped up. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10. Not quite a 9 but well worth watching for any Mike Flanagan fan. __________________ If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you may be only seconds away from death.
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