Episode 215: Midnight Dreary | The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Egyptian Mythology & Poe
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary…
We’re back for a spooky Halloween special covering Mike Flanagan’s latest anthology outing for Netflix, The Fall of the House of Usher. This reworking of the bibliography of Edgar Allan Poe opens many avenues for discussion, including a focus on Egyptian mythology and burial ritual, the multifaceted symbolism of the raven, the role of the mysterious and ancient Verna, and the recurring themes of Mr. Poe’s iconic work. Nevermore!
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