The Telltale Heart
1928, English. Directed by Charles Klein & Leon Shamroy.
An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
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- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Klein
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What The Telltale Heart is based on
The Telltale Heart is adapted from a novel.
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The Telltale Heart runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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The Telltale Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Telltale Heart?
If you liked The Telltale Heart, try The Surrender, Cujo, Needful Things.
Who directed The Telltale Heart?
The Telltale Heart (1928) was directed by Charles Klein and Leon Shamroy and stars Otto Matieson, William Herford, Hans Fuerberg.
What is The Telltale Heart based on?
The Telltale Heart is adapted from a novel.