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The Tell-Tale Heart

1961·Movie
25min
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and score

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A ballet based on the Edgar Allen Poe story. A woman murders an old man and is haunted by the sound of his heart.
Ballet AdaptationEdgar Allan PoePsychological HorrorGothic AtmosphereSound-Driven TensionMurder and GuiltArtistic InterpretationClassic LiteratureShort Film

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Burke
Written by:
Edgar Allan Poe
Produced by:
Alan Burke
Composed by:
Nigel Butterley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Tell-Tale Heart legally?

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The Tell-Tale Heart is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

What is The Tell-Tale Heart rated?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?

0 h 25 min

The Tell-Tale Heart runs 0 h 25 min.

What language is The Tell-Tale Heart in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Tell-Tale Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tell-Tale Heart in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.