Movie Description

The Tell-Tale Heart

(1953)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Tell-Tale Heart

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1953-12-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 08m

Production CompaniesUnited Productions of America,Columbia Pictures

Genres

  • Animation
  • Horror
  • Crime