The Tell-Tale Heart (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, The Tell-Tale Heart is a thriller and horror film directed by Ernest Morris, running about 78 minutes. “From the Terrifying Pages of Edgar Allan Poe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Themes of voyeurism and unrequited love compliment Poe's classic of murder and insanity in this superbly suspenseful loose interpretation. Anxiety-stricken librarian Edgar Marsh becomes infatuated with his next-door neighbor, but when he can't have her, he resorts to murder.
Who’s in it. The Tell-Tale Heart stars Laurence Payne as Edgar Marsh, Adrienne Corri as Betty Clare, Dermot Walsh as Carl Loomis and Selma Vaz Dias as Mrs. Vine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Tell-Tale Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tell-Tale Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tell-Tale Heart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tell-Tale Heart (1960)?
- In US, The Tell-Tale Heart is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
- The Tell-Tale Heart holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
- The Tell-Tale Heart stars Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, Dermot Walsh, Selma Vaz Dias and John Scott.
- When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?
- The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.