This is a simple murder story, but there is a very strong psychological element that makes it all work. Without spoiling too much, the whole concept of it has less to do with who and how the person is murdered but more about how our mind can sometimes work against us.
I feel like this is less of a supernatural story and more of a man vs. himself type. It also has a good lesson mixed into it about hubris. That said, I don't really want to give the main plot points away because it's just so incredibly short.
I do recommend "The Tell-Tale Heart" for those who like intelligent horror stories. It won't take too much of your time, so why skip it?
This blog was written on June 14, 2022.
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This is my favorite of Poe's work. The pacing and intensity is fantastic. I love how well it conveys the power of a guilty conscience.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I am actually glad his stories are getting better.
DeleteThis story freaked me out the first time I read it. Two realities are occurring at the same time. The one was morbid. The other was terrifying. THE TELL-TALE HEART is a genuine classic. Its thrill is timeless.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I see what you mean there. Interesting.
DeleteOnce again, the horror is psychological. Is it really happening, or is it all in his mind? Not knowing makes it more frightening.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. We are immersed in the mind of a killer. What a scary place to be!
DeleteYeah, this seems to just about be the progenitor of the phycological thriller.
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