First House Of Usher Death Was Foreshadowed By A Clever Mike Flanagan Easter Egg

One hidden Mike Flanagan easter egg teased the first Usher death in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher. On the surface, The Fall of the House of Usher presents a contemporary take on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story of the same name. However, a closer look at the series reveals how it brims with references to several short stories and poems written by Edgar Allan Poe. From character names to story beats, from character deaths to visual metaphors, nearly every element in The Fall of the House of Usher is inspired by the works of the renowned horror author.