This dark horror series from a modern master of the genre should be watched by everyone with an active Netflix subscription. With the countdown to Halloween officially starting after Labor Day weekend, drop everything and add this spooky and sinister miniseries to your Netflix watchlist right now.
Known best for its drama and comedy series, Netflix also has a surprisingly great selection of original horror-leaning projects, including The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Fear Street, and Stranger Things. That said, there is only one true horror auteur on Netflix, who has single-handedly created at least four standout series, some of them masterpieces.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher Is A Must-Watch Dark Horror Series
Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher is a fantastic supernatural horror series streaming now on Netflix. Released in 2023, the 8-episode limited series is an adaptation of the works of the renowned writer and poet, Edgar Allan Poe.
The Fall of the House of Usher received a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% and was universally praised by critics. Screen Rant’s fresh review of the series noted, “The Fall of the House of Usher is a tragedy, yes, but it’s a stylistic, darkly humorous one, as riveting as it is contemplative.” We also called it “Mike Flanagan’s best Netflix show yet.”
The Fall Of The House Of Usher Is Mike Flanagan’s Darkest Horror Series
While some viewers will dispute that claim that Flanagan’s series is an honest adaptation, arguing that it’s more of an homage to Poe’s works, that debate doesn’t make The Fall of the House of Usher any less entertaining. In fact, it’s one of the most binge-worthy horror series on the entire streaming platform.
The miniseries is quite dark and violent at times, earning “severe” ratings across the board on IMDb, so viewers should be aware of that fact before pressing play on episode 1. As with most of Flanagan’s series, The Fall of the House of Usher is rooted in family drama, trauma, life, death, and everything in between, but there are some seriously eerie moments that undoubtedly belong to the horror genre.
Mike Flanagan Has More Great Horror Series On Netflix
The Fall of the House of Usher likely wouldn’t exist on Netflix if Flanagan hadn’t already created three exceptional supernatural horror series before it – The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), and Midnight Mass (2023). He also created The Midnight Club (2022), which was less well-received.
If you’ve seen any of Flanagan’s other works, which include films like Gerald’s Game and The Life of Chuck, then you’ll surely see some familiar faces in The Fall of the House of Usher. Carla Gugino leads an ensemble that includes Mark Hamill, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, and more.
If you consider yourself a fan of gothic horror and haven’t seen The Fall of the House of Usher, head over to Netflix and start streaming. If you have seen it and every other Flanagan series, it’s always a great time for a rewatch as spooky season approaches.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
