The Tell Tale Heart

20202020
22min

Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's original text, this original psychological thriller story has been re-imagined in this mind-bending, pulse-pounding, bloody-disgusting short film.Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's original text, this original psychological thriller story has been re-imagined in this mind-bending, pulse-pounding, bloody-disgusting short film.Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's original text, this original psychological thriller story has been re-imagined in this mind-bending, pulse-pounding, bloody-disgusting short film.

9.3/10

Director
- McClain Lindquist
Writers
- John Lindquist(Dialogue Writer)
- McClain Lindquist(adaptation)
- Edgar Allan Poe(story by)
Stars

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Awards
- 21 wins

Sonny Grimsley, Mikah Olsen, and Teren Turner in The Tell Tale Heart (2020)

Mikah Olsen in The Tell Tale Heart (2020)

Teren Turner in The Tell Tale Heart (2020)

James C. Morris in The Tell Tale Heart (2020)

Revisiting Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell Tale Heart is more than bringing a classic horror story to a new audience; it's discovering a creative way to explore this classic psychological thriller. The crazed narrative is enhanced through an unpredictable use of shocking sound and stunning light. The odd characters blend a modern sensibility with anachronistic charm as seen through an unsettling array of time and space, all the while a shifting setting disorients the unwitting audience. What is seen and what is heard leads the perplexed audience to ask - what is insanity and what truly constitutes reality?

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Trivia
Director McClain Lindquist is also a Mortician.

Top review

9/10

POE Now Knows Film!

When I was introduced to the film's upcoming release through its enigmatic shorts, it raised the bar for what the film was to be. After seeing it for the first time, I was awe struct over the creator's take on the story and ability to keep you guessing what would be next. Falling far outside of normal, I loved the cinematic twists harking back to real horror storytelling - (Not Just Blood & Guts)! The best part is watching, again and again, noticing small subtleties and effects added to trick your eyes and mind. This film should live on in the realm of real horror storytelling. I look forward to what comes next from this crew of talented filmmakers. Cheers until then!!!

Gets a "9" because we have to leave room for what comes next!!!

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