The Fall of the House of Usher (1960, dir. Roger Corman)

While known as horror, this adaptation of Poe’s story plays more like gothic fantasy — a crumbling mansion, a cursed family line, and colors so rich they feel dreamlike. Vincent Price gives one of his best performances, torn between love and madness. A slow, atmospheric descent into decay and obsession. Think fantasy for those who like their nightmares beautiful.

Rating: 4.5/5