Poe (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2012, Poe is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Francis Xavier, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey is a serial killer who goes by the name 'The Chef'. One night eleven years ago his wife found out. He was arrested and imprisoned at Marathon County Asylum for the criminally insane. Eleven years pass and he is released, completely rehabilitated and moves to Los Angeles under the alias Mr. Jack Conway. Yuppie and former teacher, Johnathon Poe, a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right is about to form a bond with the chef as the great doctor begins his spree of killings and cannibalism again.
Who’s in it. Poe stars Stelio Savante as Johnathon Poe, David Fine as Dr. Andrew Casey, Gene Silvers as Aaron Cameron and Sal Landi as Detective Victor Ramirez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Poe has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Poe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poe (2012)?
- In US, Poe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poe worth watching?
- Poe holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poe?
- Poe stars Stelio Savante, David Fine, Gene Silvers, Sal Landi and Mike Iorio.
- When was Poe released?
- Poe was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.