The Tell-Tale Heart
One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord, not for greed, but because he possessed an "evil eye." The killer is never seen but his presence is felt by the use light-and-shadow to give the impression of impending disaster.
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The Tell-Tale Heart
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 17, 1953
Runtime
0h 8m
Genres
Animation, Horror, Crime
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Tell-Tale Heart
Production Companies
United Productions of America, Columbia Pictures
Director
Ted Parmelee
Description
One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord, not for greed, but because he possessed an "evil eye." The killer is never seen but his presence is felt by the use light-and-shadow to give the impression of impending disaster.