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The Tell-Tale Heart short filmanimation

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Original title
The Tell-Tale Heart
Year
Running time
8 min.
Country
United States United States
Director
Screenwriter
Bill Scott, Fred Grable. Story: Edgar Allan Poe
Cast
Music
Boris Kremenlie
Cinematography
Animation
Producer
United Productions of America (UPA)
Genre
Animation. Horror | Crime. Psychological Thriller. Adult Animation. Short Film (Animated)
Movie Groups
Edgar Allan Poe Adaptations
Synopsis
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. According to UPA, the art style was derived from Eugene Berman, scenic designer and ballet designer of NYC's Metropolitan Opera.
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Awards
1953: Oscar: Nominated for Best Animated Short Film
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