The Tell Tale Heart (2020) Short Movie - Based on the original psychological thriller by Edgar Allan Poe.

Movies in Focus Review

By Niall Browne

January 19, 2021

McClain Lindquist’s adaptation of the great Edgar Allan Poe‘s The Tell Tale Heart is a wonderfully executed short film. A directorial debut for Lindquist, this Poe adaptation features some great imagery, special effects and set design.

The film follows the Narrator (Sonny Grimsley), who murders the old man (James C. Morris) in his care. He stashes the body beneath the floorboards of the home they share, but slowly descends into madness. This madness worsens when he’s interrogated by a pair of police officers (Teren Turner and Mikah Olsen).

For a first-timer, McClain Lindquist comes across as a great visual stylist and The Tell Tale Heart has some highly engaging visual concepts which really impress. He’s assisted by Joseph Oliva’s strong cinematography and Lyndi Bone’s excellent set design. For a short film, shot on a modest budget, this looks and feels much bigger – and the make-up effects are also very impressive. Credit must also go to editors Joel Petrie and Raymond Delmar as well as composer Joel Pack for their contributions.

You could argue that The Tell Tale Heart’s strong visuals over-take the performances in the film – and that’s valid. However, short films tend to be directing calling cards, not pieces which put the focus on performances.

For a short film which clocks-in at 20 minutes, The Tell Tale Heart makes for a strong calling card for director McClain Lindquist and his team. It’s an impressive movie, from a story by a great author and it deserves to be seen by fans of Edgar Allan Poe and horror aficionados. Seek it out.

Review can be found at: https://www.moviesinfocus.com/review-mcclain-lindquists-adaptation-of-edgar-allan-poes-the-tell-tale-heart-is-a-visually-strong-directorial-debut/

DATE January 19, 2021 CATEGORY Reviews
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The Tell Tale Heart (2020) Short Movie - Based on the original psychological thriller by Edgar Allan Poe.BASSMINT PRODUCTIONS presents a BMP production a BassMint Pros picture Introducing Sonny Grimsley as the Narrator Starring Teren Turner as Detective Tucker Starring Mikah Olsen as Police Officer Sharpe with James C. Morris as the Old Man Special Effects Supervisor Chris Hanson Executive Producer Herb Bangcock Line Producers Social Construct Directed by McClain Lindquist 1st Assistant Director Aspen Andrew 2nd Assistant Director / Dialogue John Lindquist Director of Photography Joe Olivas 1st Assistant Camera Mikkel Richardson Gaffer Jason Rogers Key Grip Mr. Jason Fife Production Manager Ryan Jensen Assistant to Producers / Craft Services April Stromberg On Set Assistant Eric John Set Dressings Michael Frazier, Lyndi Bone Editor Joel Petrie Assistant Editor Ryan Templeman Edit Bay Parking Garage Pictures Colorist Marshal Davis Technical Supervisor Kevin Johnson Crane Operator Glenn Fisk Script Supervisor John Lewis 2nd Assistant Camera Riley Weston, Alex Igidbashian Best Boy Bennett Duchin Prop Master Darren Johnson Technician / Best Boy Chris Johnson Sound Engineer Camden Chamberlain, Tad Chamberlain Music Joel Pack Wardrobe Janelle Corey Wardrobe Assistant Katie Carlson Still Photos Jeremy Poorte Production Assistant Erin Nordberg, Stephen St. Peter, Joey Bullock Directors Assistant Charles Lindquist Pre Production Assistant Alyson Gregory Motion Designer Tim Gray Sound Designer Jake Proctor Foley Angela Mason Sound Studio Strawberry Sound Special FX Makeup Immortal Masks, Dapper Cadaver Special FX Assistant Shawn Henry, Sarah Gamble Makeup Artist Ambria Powell Hair Stylist Nikki BreedLove Contact Lens Painter 9mmSFX Kevin Carter Digital Effects Brendan Wilson Wrangler Zack Valois, Jim Dix Production Designer Scenic Solutions Music Supervisor Meggi Pack Musicians Megan Allman, Gentry Densley, Joel Pack, Aaron Child, Sophie Blair Knifes Dirt Knap FX Timothy Ivan Miller Graphic Illustrator Chris Bodily Quality Control Chris Richards Dark Art Spiritcage, Stanislav Krawczyk, Maxime Taccardi Motion Art Peter Bainbridge/Mothpete Poster Art Andy Walsh Logo Christophe Szpajdel Post Production Artwork Sean Donahue Post Production Photography Grady at Electric Glass Media Relations Jared Christensen Police Technical Supervisor Chief Randy Watt Ogden Police Department Liaison Lieutenant Will Farr Traffic Control On Set Officer Robert Evans A1 Uniform Lori Cigany, Trichelle Marshall Officer Decal Ogden Stamp Company Utah State Officer Assistant Brian Stilson Studio Owner Bryan Clifton Studio Liaison Colin Becker Camera/Lens Rental Jack Allred Eccles Art Center coordinator Pat Poce, Travis Pate Yardcare Kenny Parker Legal Kristopher Greenwood Financial Advisor John Clower CPA Gary Brooks Payroll Nikki Thon Banking Operations Thais Medina, Ramsey Mansour, Rita Luacia Casting City Creek Media Screenplay Mcclain Lindquist Story by Edgar Allan Poe Filmed at Redman Movies & Stories in Salt Lake City, UT and Eccles Art Center in Ogden, UT
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