Tonight, we celebrate Edgar Allan Poe with performances of two of his classics, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat, along with an interview with a Poe expert. Think you know Poe? Think again!

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

In this classic tale by Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849), first published in 1843, just six years prior to Poe's death, is the story of an unnamed gentleman who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing an evil deed which he has already committed, in an effort to rid himself not of his victim, but of the victim's disconcerting "vulture eye." Follow along as we here at Chilling Tales for Dark Nights bring this oft-told tale to life in our usual immersive style.

"The Black Cat"

A man succumbs to bottle, and at his lowest point murders his cat in a drunken rage. When another black cat shows up, bearing a striking resemblance to his former companion, the consequences of his actions come full circle.

Host(s): Steve Taylor

Author(s): Edgar Allan Poe

Performer(s): Jeff Clement & David Alnwick

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Scriptwriter(s): Craig Groshek & Jeff Clement

Producer(s): Jeff Clement

Composer(s): Jeff Clement

Artist(s): N/A

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