The Masque of the Red Death
- Episode aired Oct 12, 2023
- TV-MA
- 1h 1m
Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid.Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid.Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFrederick tells Lenore that she should give the name "Grampus" to the ship they are making in the bottle. Grampus is the name of the ship in Poe's novel, "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym".
- Goofs(Around 8:20) In the meeting, the Fortunato testing facilities are accused of having buried toxins that include "heavy metals, including arsenic, benzene, chromium, mercury, and lead". Benzene is not a heavy metal.
- Quotes
Perry Usher: Who are you?
Verna: I thought you'd never catch up.
Perry Usher: Well, you don't make it easy.
Verna: Hmm. Nothing worth having is ever easy.
Perry Usher: You didn't answer my question. Who are you? I know everybody here. I chose this guest list very carefully and I have no idea who you are.
Verna: You can take off your mask, Prospero.
Perry Usher: You know my name.
Verna: I know everyone here. It's my kind of party. It's yours too, isn't it?
Perry Usher: You like it?
Verna: I do. Mmm. The music. The lights. The beautiful flesh. So pretty and soft. But the smells of it. All that sweat, the perfumes, the lotions, the musk. Sex, yes. But with a dash of Rome. Tell me, and don't lie. Is it everything you wanted it to be?
Perry Usher: Not yet. Almost.
Verna: Nearly realized is the sweetest. It's better, I promise, in the moment just before than in the moment after. That is the truth of this world. But you did it. And it's everything you imagined. And there's still time.
Perry Usher: To what?
Verna: To stop it. Things like this, all things, in fact, have consequences.
Perry Usher: Not this. I mean... .that's the whole point. You didn't read the invite?
Verna: There are always consequences. Take you, for instance. Someone, a long time ago, made a little decision, and then another, and then a big one, and then one of absolutely no importance. And then by and by, you were born. On that day, you were the consequence of a harmless choice made by someone in a moment where you didn't even exist. And that choice defined your whole life. You are consequence, Perry. And tonight, you are consequential.
Perry Usher: Oh, you are one crazy, trippy, hot bitch. Aren't you?
Verna: We could have had fun, you and me.
Perry Usher: Well, the night's young. We can have all the fun you want.
Verna: I've always liked the bad boys. Got a weakness, I suppose. And you bad boys... you always just loved me.
[chuckles]
Verna: You are a pretty, pretty little thing.
- ConnectionsReferences Narcos (2015)
However, my viewing experience was notably hindered by an unusual choice in sound design - a screaming baby. The addition of a screaming baby in a scene was a significant distraction. While the intention might have been to intensify the atmosphere, it ended up making it nearly impossible to hear the dialogue. In a show that relies heavily on the narrative and character interactions, this decision was frustrating and did a disservice to the viewers who wished to immerse themselves in the story.
Another aspect that struck me was the overwhelming presence of LGBTQ+ characters. Don't get me wrong; representation is crucial, and diversity in storytelling is a positive thing. However, it felt like every character in the series was part of the LGBTQ+ community. It's not that I mind LGBTQ+ characters; it's the oversaturation of it that made it seem unrealistic. In a gothic horror series like this, it might be more effective to have a variety of character backgrounds and orientations to create a more authentic and diverse world.
In conclusion, "The Fall of the House of Usher" offers a fresh perspective on a classic story, but the excessive use of a screaming baby in the scenes hampers the ability to fully engage with a part of this episode. If you can look past this issue, the show's modern adaptation and captivating plot may be worth exploring. However, if you find sound design integral to your viewing experience, this aspect might leave you feeling frustrated.
- Red_Shining
- Oct 24, 2023
Details
- Runtime1 hour 1 minute
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