The Telltale Heart (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1928, The Telltale Heart is a drama and horror film directed by Charles Klein, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Telltale Heart stars Otto Matieson as The Insane, William Herford as The Old Man, Hans Fuerberg as Detective and Charles Darvas as Detective.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Telltale Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Telltale Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Telltale Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Telltale Heart (1928)?
- In US, The Telltale Heart is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Telltale Heart worth watching?
- The Telltale Heart holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Telltale Heart?
- The Telltale Heart stars Otto Matieson, William Herford, Hans Fuerberg and Charles Darvas.
- When was The Telltale Heart released?
- The Telltale Heart was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.