Minishow Ep. 65 - Murder in Rue Morgue

Mike Flanagan continues to impress us with his knowledge of both the works of Edgar Allan Poe and his knowledge of the man himself. 

This week, we’re diving into episode three of Fall of the House of Usher, loosely based on the short story “Murders in Rue Morgue”. 

In “Murders in the Rue Morgue”, Edgar Allan Poe introduces the character C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant detective who uses his analytical skills to solve crimes. The story begins with the brutal murders of Madame L'Espanaye and her daughter Camille in their locked apartment in the Rue Morgue in Paris. The police are baffled by the lack of evidence and the seemingly impossible nature of the crime.

Dupin becomes interested in the case and, using his powers of deduction quickly solves the mystery. He discovers that the murders were committed by an escaped orangutan, which had been trained to perform tricks and had escaped from its owner. Dupin's solution to the crime is based on his careful observation of the evidence and his understanding of human psychology.

Murders in the Rue Morgue is considered one of the first modern detective stories and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. It established the template for the modern detective story and has been adapted into numerous films and television shows.

Meanwhile, in Flanagan’s loose adaptation, we follow Camille as she tries to uncover the dirty secrets her sister is hiding about her medical research while the rest of the Ushers mourn the loss of their youngest brother. 

We’re far from over and the mysteries surrounding the Usher family are beginning to stack. 

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