The Tell-Tale Heart

Short / Horror
UK, 1953, 20 min

Directed by:

J.B. Williams

Based on:

Edgar Allan Poe (book)

Cinematography:

Basil Emmott
(more professions)

Plots(1)

A man has murdered an old man in his bed and hidden the remains. He is confronted by police. He seems convincing yet just as it looks as if he will get away with his crime he hears the beating of the old man's heart, louder and louder. Finally, he can stand no more and confesses. (British Film Institute (BFI))