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The Fall of the House of Usher 1x07 Full Reaction! (Patreon)

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Ryan

This episode would probably be unbearable if we didn't know from the start that Frederick would inevitably get his comeuppance. I imagine that Henry Thomas nailing the role of a Jack Nicholson replacement in Doctor Sleep is what convinced Flanagan he could pull this off, and much like Arthur Darvill in The Sandman, it's fascinating to see him twist and warp his usual screen persona into this. And given how fearless the last episode was about naming names, I'm pretty sure it's no coincidence how much he's made to look like Donald Trump Jr. here. And this had always been the Poe story I hoped would be reserved for him. The Pit and the Pendulum is basically the OG Saw, leaving out any kind of supernatural elements as some entirely human monsters put a guy through a bunch of brutal clockwork death traps, and when the pendulum itself appears, it fully justifies being the one that gets in the title with one of the scariest and most suspenseful scenes ever written. So of course it's a joy to see a character this despicable go through it, especially with how the show previously made very clear that this paralyzing medication doesn't have any effect on the pain you feel. And it's the perfect touch that the child Frederick is the one who appears as a ghost, very reminiscent of the Hill House scene where the child Nell actress appears in the coffin.

Thomas Corp

Yes, a hell of a penultimate episode to this series. Yes, it has been interesting how the series has shown the differing reactions that Roderick and Madeline have had to what’s transpired. You summarize well how Roderick’s been a fascinating character study of he’s facing his mortality, with it, grief and trauma, and it is mesmerizing to watch. And Bruce killed it. Massively unsympathetic character, like you said. Bruce was phenomenal. As you observe, Madeline is beyond ruthlessly ambitious. And it is that ruthless ambition that makes her think she can weasel out of what’s coming to her. Verna even subtly shows disapproval over Madeline’s thinking she can just talk her way out of what is to come, despite the letter of agreement having been signed. The contract forged. Promises that were made. Then again, we’re talking about Madeline, a woman who has not the slightest idea what a moral and ethical principle is, and Mary has been brilliant as well. Loved Ruth’s scenes where Juno emphatically rejects Roderick and resolves to get clean. Your own reactions to those scenes were lovely. And I sympathize with the road ahead that she has. Speaking from medication experience, going through different meds, changing doses, and ultimately going off them, that was difficult at times. The way the drug in this is described, she has a hard time ahead of her, but she gains respect for her commitment to do it. You mention, I agree with you, a strength of the show is providing enough information to surmise where roughly we’re heading, yet it still packs the punch when we get to it, such as the scenes that show Roderick’s betrayal of Dupin. Malcolm Goodwin sold well Dupin’s look of “Et tu, Brute?” or alternatively his “This bitch! This BITCH!!” look as you put it, I loved that. And Zach Gilford did great of portraying the scene as Roderick knows he’s selling his soul. Contrast to Willa Fitzgerald expertly showcasing what a complete fucking sociopath Madeline is. Katie Parker hits you with poor Annabel Lee’s excellent line where she says that Madeline is so small. I so adore your protectiveness of Lenore. Mad respect to her for clocking her dad’s gaslighting and how she saves her mom. Which brings us to Frederick. Immense respect to Henry Thomas for committing himself to being the most loathsome character in this show. Makes me think that it will be quite interesting the next time I see Henry as Elliot when I see E. T. again. Given your past comments on your triggers, I knew Frederick’s deplorable and BEYOND completely inexcusable treatment of Morella would be most difficult for you to watch, Jess. I saw in your eyes how horrified and disgusted you were, and I so badly wanted to give you a hug. It leads to the most satisfying death. And it stands out as being the only one of the children that Verna directly caused. Prospero through his stupidity put the damper on his bacchanalian festivities. Camille was so consumed by her desire to destroy her sister that she doomed herself. Napoleon, Victorine, and Tamerlane all largely brought about their own destruction following them leaping at the blood in the water that Verna provided. So, it speaks volumes how wretched Frederick was that Verna took direct action, and Carla perfectly sold her disdain. Shout out to Crystal Balint and how she acted through her eyes alone seeing Frederick putting the paralytic in his goody bag. I so thoroughly LIVED for your reaction to Frederick’s pit and the pendulum demise. My brother told me he FREAKED OUT with GLEE once he saw how it was going to happen. My sister in-law was slightly behind on the realization, but she too got super excited when my brother very enthusiastically told her what was up. Love the moment when Verna turns Frederick’s head to watch, as if to say, “There, you can see it. Torture waiting. Waiting. It will be sweet.” Every one of your comments on Frederick’s death were wonderful. When it was done, my brother said he had a reaction along the lines of, “Ho-ho! DIE you POND SCUM!!” whereas I channeled Bela by saying, “What a torture! What a DELICIOUS torture! POE!! You are AVENGED!!!” It is chilling seeing Madeline commit to convincing Roderick to kill himself. Tellingly Mark portrays Arthur as being more than just a little unsettled by hearing her plan. I am also curious that when Madeline says that he’s saving “Us” all, just who exactly the “us” is in this equation. All your reactions to that were superb. Chilling when Madeline is given the jolt from hearing the bells, reminding her that even the walls have ears. I think she of all people would appreciate that old saying. Unfortunately for her, Verna’s not finished yet, and she brings Roderick to life, and I loved how we ended on that before the finale. Again, the Poe easter eggs were lovely, particularly the quoting of “Language in its highest expression is musical.” which it is. Then there is Carla’s exquisite recitation of The City in the Sea. It was beyond macabrely delightful, to the point it nearly became too overwhelming, making me say, “Take thy beak from out my heart.” upon hearing Carla kill it with Poe’s prose. It’s a shame we only have one episode left, but this has been a tremendous time sharing this show with you, Jess. I thank you for the lovely reaction.

Thomas Corp
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I wouldn’t go so far as to call the episode completely unbearable if we didn’t know from right out the gate Frederick would get his just desserts. It would, however, have been an endurance test of how much you could stomach to watch whilst praying he would ultimately die an horrific death. Henry’s turn in Doctor Sleep did likely factor into his casting here. I also suspect he relished the opportunity to play a completely detestable villain. It’s like F. Murray Abraham described his role in In the Name of the Rose: “It was an opportunity to play someone who was really evil without any charm. It’s very difficult not to be charming, especially for an actor. That charm indicates being liked by people and I wanted this man, Bernardo Gui, to be absolutely charmless. Many actors will wink at the audience as if to say, “I’m not really like that.” I decided not to go for any sympathy from the audience.” I suspect Henry had a similar mindset going into this. Henry’s being made to bear the resemblance to Donny Junior as Frederick, oh yeah, that would have to be deliberate. And yes, once it becomes clear that Fredrick gets The Pit and the Pendulum treatment, it is joyous both finding that out, and seeing it come to fruition. Talking with my brother, he too LOVED it, as did my sister in-law once she was told what the Poe connection was. I love how both of them heartily thanked me for pushing them to watch this show. The child Frederick is a solid punch. Only downside to his death is they stop saying Froderick which meant I had to stop sounding like Marty Feldman by saying “Do you also say Froderick?” whenever they called him by the unflattering nickname.

Ryan
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I didn't recognize Willa Fitzgerald from Reacher at all just because how completely different she is from her heroic character in that show. And I'm very impressed by how it never once feels gimmicky seeing her and Goodwin together again after that show, the way it might have if McDonnell and Trucco weren't in separate time periods.