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Curtis Harrington

Curtis Harrington

Director·1926–2007·Los Angeles, California

18 horror credits

Gene Curtis Harrington was an American film and television director whose work included experimental films, horror films, and episodic television. He is considered one of the forerunners of New Queer Cinema.

Director15 films

Usher

Usher

Director

2002
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell

Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell

Director

1978
Ruby

Ruby

Director

1977 3.0
The Dead Don't Die

The Dead Don't Die

Director

1975
The Killing Kind

The Killing Kind

Director

1974 3.8
Killer Bees

Killer Bees

Director

1974 2.3
The Cat Creature

The Cat Creature

Director

1973
Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Director

1972 3.0
What's the Matter with Helen?

What's the Matter with Helen?

Director

1971
How Awful About Allan

How Awful About Allan

Director

1970
Games

Games

Director

1967 2.0
Queen of Blood

Queen of Blood

Director

1966
Night Tide

Night Tide

Director

1961 3.2
Fragment of Seeking

Fragment of Seeking

Director

1947 3.5
The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

Director

1942

Writer5 films

Usher

Usher

Writer

2002
Games

Games

Story

1967 2.0
Queen of Blood

Queen of Blood

Writer

1966
Night Tide

Night Tide

Original Story / Screenplay

1961 3.2
Fragment of Seeking

Fragment of Seeking

Writer

1947 3.5

Cinematographer1 film

Magick Lantern Cycle

Magick Lantern Cycle

Director of Photography

2019

Actor6 films

Magick Lantern Cycle

Magick Lantern Cycle

Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker

2019
Usher

Usher

Roderick Usher/Madeline Usher

2002
Gods and Monsters

Gods and Monsters

Cukor Party Guest (uncredited)

1998
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker

1954 3.0
Fragment of Seeking

Fragment of Seeking

Young Man with Glasses (uncredited)

1947 3.5
The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

Roderick Usher / Madeline Usher

1942