Tucker played by Taren Turner is a doppelganger for Billy Zane, the story’s retelling follows a man’s attempt to keep a secret before slowly transcending into madness. Realistic prosthetic pieces are highlighted by dynamic cinematography that heightens an already polished viewing experience given the performances are also wonderfully solid. Special effects and set design are on point for a low-budget film of this type. The old man’s hour had come With a loud yell, I threw open the lantern and leaped into the room. Lindquist manages a truly disturbing deep dive into paranoia and madness. Here he utilizes the narrator as the crux of the story alongside key pivotal imagery from the original short story. Yet to have broken into feature films, McClain Lindquist’s Tell Tale Heart short film showcases what this director, writer, and producer have to bring to the table. There is even a Simpsons episode that uses the sound of a beating heart to nurture feelings of paranoia in the throes of being caught. Edgar Allen Poe is a firm favorite for filmmakers as a topic, theme, and device to tell a new story or reimagine the literary version.
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