Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

The Tell-Tale Heart

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 8m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationAnimationCrimeHorrorShort

A madman tells his tale of murder, and how a strange beating sound haunted him afterward.A madman tells his tale of murder, and how a strange beating sound haunted him afterward.A madman tells his tale of murder, and how a strange beating sound haunted him afterward.

  • Director
    • Ted Parmelee
  • Writers
    • Edgar Allan Poe
    • Bill Scott
    • Fred Grable
  • Stars
    • James Mason
    • Jack Mather
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ted Parmelee
    • Writers
      • Edgar Allan Poe
      • Bill Scott
      • Fred Grable
    • Stars
      • James Mason
      • Jack Mather
    • 25User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Photos12

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 6
    View Poster

    Top cast2

    Edit
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Jack Mather
    Jack Mather
    • Old Man
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Ted Parmelee
    • Writers
      • Edgar Allan Poe
      • Bill Scott
      • Fred Grable
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Rooty Toot Toot
    6.8
    Rooty Toot Toot
    Powers of Ten
    8.0
    Powers of Ten
    Peace on Earth
    7.5
    Peace on Earth
    The Hole
    6.2
    The Hole
    A Chairy Tale
    7.3
    A Chairy Tale
    Inspiration
    7.5
    Inspiration
    A Unicorn in the Garden
    6.7
    A Unicorn in the Garden
    The Sandman
    7.4
    The Sandman
    The Tell-Tale Heart
    5.8
    The Tell-Tale Heart
    Begone Dull Care
    7.3
    Begone Dull Care
    Balance
    7.9
    Balance
    The Tell-Tale Heart
    6.7
    The Tell-Tale Heart

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The first animated short film to be rated X by the British Film Board of Censors.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: [Final lines] True, I'm nervous. Very, very dreadfully nervous.

      [slams hand on prison door, sound echos down the hall]

      Narrator: But why would you say that I'm mad?

    • Connections
      Featured in Hellboy (2004)

    User reviews25

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10

    amazing animated adaptation of one of poe's most famous works

    "The Tell-Tale Heart" is probably the most popular and famous of all of Edgar Allan Poe's tales. It's a very simple, quick, and easy to read tale that has a great plot, wonderful style, and a memorable ending. It is the perfect Poe tale!

    This film is a brief adaptation of this beloved classic, and it captures its mood and suspense gloriously. The narration by the great James Mason is pitch perfect, and the animation style is creepy and superb! The film is genuinely intense, too. The atmosphere is heavy, and it makes for a great experience. My heart was practically pounding as I watched it-which is interesting to note due to the title and subject of the story.
    • framptonhollis
    • Dec 11, 2016
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ5

    • What do the opening title cards say?
    • What did 'Motion Picture Exhibitor' write about this film?
    • Was this film released in 3-D?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • December 17, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El corazón delator
    • Production company
      • United Productions of America (UPA)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      8 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)
    Top Gap
    What is the streaming release date of The Tell-Tale Heart (1953) in Australia?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2024 by IMDb.com, Inc.