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The Tell-Tale Heart

1960·Movie
1h 18min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
IMDb5.9

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The Tell-Tale Heart fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

From the Terrifying Pages of Edgar Allan Poe!

A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Psychological ThrillerEdgar Allan Poe AdaptationVoyeurismUnrequited LoveMurderInsanitySuspensefulAnxiety

Crew

Directed by:
Ernest Morris
Written by:
Brian Clemens, Edgar Allan Poe, Eldon Howard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Tell-Tale Heart legally?

PrimeThe RokuFawesomeCultpixMometuTubi TV

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.

Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tell-Tale Heart rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?

1 h 18 min

The Tell-Tale Heart runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is The Tell-Tale Heart in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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.