# The Tell Tale Heart (2021)

> A feverish Poe adaptation turns guilt, perception, and a relentless imagined heartbeat into an unsettling audiovisual descent.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/574795

## Facts

- Runtime: 20 min
- Genres: Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Director: McClain Lindquist
- Cast: Sonny Grimsley, James C. Morris, Mikah Olsen, Teren Turner
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11622026/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, disorienting, oppressive, late night horror viewing, short film showcase

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