The Tell-Tale Heart
1953, English. Directed by Ted Parmelee.
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 17 December 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Scott, Fred Grable
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The Tell-Tale Heart: quick answers
Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does The Tell-Tale Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tell-Tale Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tell-Tale Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tell-Tale Heart yet.
Which OTT platform is The Tell-Tale Heart on?
The Tell-Tale Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 1953. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tell-Tale Heart?
If you liked The Tell-Tale Heart, try The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge, DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger, DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of Mystery.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart (1953) was directed by Ted Parmelee and stars James Mason, Jack Mather.