The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Rock star Roddy Usher is confined to an insane asylum after murdering his wife. There, he is given various shock treatments by Nurse Smith and Dr Calahari, resulting in a series of bizarre and nightmarish adventures.
Ratings
IMDb4.3/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Ken RussellDirector
- Ken RussellWriter
- James JohnstonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James JohnstonRoderick Usher / Gory the Gorilla
- Lisi TribbleMadeline Usher / Masked Mary / Mummy / Dr. Wells
- Ken RussellDr. Calahari
- Marie FindleyNurse ABC Smith / Dream Woman
- Lesley NunnerleyBerenice
- Emma MillionsAnnabelle Lee
- Pete MastinErnest Valdemar
- Sandra ScottBeulah Von Birmingham
- Barry LoweDr. Glynn/Gory the Gorilla
- Alex RussellIgor/Gory the Gorilla
- Roger WilkesGory the Gorilla
- Claire CannawayYoung Lenore Usher
Stills
Themes
rock starhallucinationmusicalsurrealismbased on song, poem or rhymeinstitutionalizationevil doctorshock treatmentmusical comedylow budget