The Fall of the House of Usher (1928), with live DJ set by Emelyne
Jean Epstein’s mesmerising adaptation of the classic gothic horror story by Edgar Allen Poe features a new live DJ score blending post-punk, trip-hop, jungle and industrial techno with classical undertones, by Emelyne.
An evening of spine-chilling horror awaits at Fed Square, presented as part of our free program of Silent Cinema with Live Scores.
The Fall of the House of Usher is a French silent horror film, directed by Jean Epstein and based on the 1839 Gothic short story by Edgar Allen Poe. Melbourne-based DJ Emelyne reimagines this silent-era masterpiece by weaving together a dark, immersive soundscape, blending post-punk, trip-hop, jungle, industrial techno, contemporary club textures and classical undertones. Her modern score transforms Poe’s macabre vision into a hypnotic journey through shadow and sound.
The deckchairs will be out for this very special, free Big Screen and live performance experience – or feel free to bring a picnic rug and someone to hug.
Presented by Fed Square with support from Insite Arts, as part of Open Air at the Square.
Emelyne is an active force in Melbourne/ Naarm’s vibrant music scene, celebrated for her deep musical knowledge and ability to weave together forgotten gems and little heard global sounds. With a passion for storytelling through music, she explores the intersections of soul, jazz, post-punk and bass-heavy experimentation, always rooted to underground culture.
As co-host of The Blend on PBS FM, Emelyne showcases her love for UK-inspired rhythms, broken beat and forward-thinking productions. She’s performed at major festivals including Vivid Sydney, Inner Varnika, Golden Plains and Strawberry Fields, and has shared stages with artists such as MC Yallah, Yaeji, Shackleton and HTRK.
Through her dynamic DJ sets and radio shows on platforms like NTS, Worldwide FM and Skylab Radio, Emelyne creates immersive sonic journeys that blur boundaries, inviting audiences to rediscover the unfamiliar and connect through sound.
Dir. Jean Epstein | 1928 | 102 minutes | France | Unclassified
In the 1928 French horror film adaptation of Poe’s 1839 Gothic short story, Roderick Usher becomes consumed by grief and obsession as he paints a portrait of his dying wife, Madeline. When she is entombed in the family crypt, her shocking return blurs the line between life and death in a surreal crescendo of emotion and atmosphere.