Congestion of the Brain (2007)

While studying Edgar Allen Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart," college student David Hopkins becomes enraptured with the thin line the story weaves between sanity and madness. David finds himself ... See full summary »

Director:

Blaine Anderson

Writers:

Edgar Allan Poe (story), Blaine Anderson (story)

Stars:

Blaine Anderson, Kelvin Vaughter, Lori Ann Triolo

Cast

Cast overview:
Blaine Anderson	...	Poe / David
Kelvin Vaughter	...	The old man
Lori Ann Triolo	...	Teacher
James Clayton	...	Student
Brady Schlecker	...	Student

Storyline

While studying Edgar Allen Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart," college student David Hopkins becomes enraptured with the thin line the story weaves between sanity and madness. David finds himself slowly drawn into this tale of horror, as the troubled voice that drives the story takes hold of David's world.

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Genres:

Short | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 2007 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 3,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue House Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (DV 24p)

Did You Know?

Trivia

The entire film has all the lines to 'Edgar Allen Poe''s "A Tell Tale Heart" except for one line which the director chose not use. "for the shutters were close fastened, through fear of robbers" There were no shutters on location so the director decided to avoid that line altogether.

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