Writing
Edgar Allan Poe
Born — Died
1809-01-18 — 1849-10-07
Place of birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known for
Writing
Credits
18 titles
Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and early American literature. Poe was one of the country's first successful short story practitioners and is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. In addition, he is credited with contributing significantly to the emergence of science fiction. He is the first well-known American writer to earn a living by writing alone, which resulted…
Known for
8.2Hosts Ryan & Shane discuss mysteries surrounding notorious unsolved crimes.
Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime
2016
6.5During a trip to Rome, a debauched Shakespearian actor is tormented by the Italian film industry, fans, the press and the Devil, who appears as a little girl seeking to collect his head. This short is part of the anthology film Spirits of the Dead (1968).
Toby Dammit
1968
NRA modern day retelling of the classic poem "The Raven" written by Edgar Allan Poe.
The Raven
2018
NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Caso del Señor Valdemar
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Cuervo
1969
9.0A man, desperate to prove his sanity, confesses the terrible act he committed. What began as a quiet obsession with an old man’s eye slowly unravels into paranoia, dread, and the unbearable weight of guilt.
The Tell-Tale Heart
2026
Series credits
Behind the camera
6.5During a trip to Rome, a debauched Shakespearian actor is tormented by the Italian film industry, fans, the press and the Devil, who appears as a little girl seeking to collect his head. This short is part of the anthology film Spirits of the Dead (1968).
Toby Dammit
1968
NRA modern day retelling of the classic poem "The Raven" written by Edgar Allan Poe.
The Raven
2018
NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Caso del Señor Valdemar
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Cuervo
1969
9.0A man, desperate to prove his sanity, confesses the terrible act he committed. What began as a quiet obsession with an old man’s eye slowly unravels into paranoia, dread, and the unbearable weight of guilt.
The Tell-Tale Heart
2026
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Le retour de William Wilson
2010
A student commits murder. He inherits his victim's estate. For a while, he is content, but finally his conscience starts to trouble him.
The Imp of the Perverse
1975
6.8Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her nameless traveller fiancé arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.
The Fall of the House of Usher
1928
NRA modern retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, shot on 8mm film.
Tell-Tale Heart
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NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Pacto
1966
NRThe classic story of horror and revenge, involving a specially prepared chamber where prized amontillado is supposed to be stored, is told in pictures with narration.
The Cask of Amontillado
1978
NRNo synopsis available yet.
El Tonel
1966
NRA young woman under suspicion of murder must face the police and choose between proving her innocence or her sanity.
Edgar Allen Poe's Tell-Tale Heart
2022
NRA man wrestles with the nature of life after death and the purpose of his soul over the shadowy presence of his lost love, Lenore.
Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven
2015
6.7A doctor performs an experiment on a dying man by placing him under hypnosis on his deathbed.
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
1936
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Le chat noir
2010
6.0An anthology film of two classic tales from Edgar Allan Poe. A re-edited and dubbed version of Masterworks of Terror (1960) for American cinemas.
Master of Horror
1965