Why is Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Tell Tale Heart” so utterly easy to adapt to any setting we can think of? Because, Poe’s story wasn’t just a story about crime that surpassed the criminal mind, but he also dealt with guilt. Whether we know it or not, every criminal wants to be caught. And guilt can manifest in forms that we can never imagine. What Poe dealt with was the possibility of the supernatural taking form to wreak havoc on our conscience. And “Tell-Tale” is a wonderful variation of the story.

Roberts' skills as a director and writer are utterly apparent here, with a film that’s Gothic without adhering to the conventions, and dares to delve into the mind of this woman who can not stop hearing the beating of the hideous heart. Jennifer O’Kain gives a remarkable performance as the young woman forced to live a life with a violent family, which she’s consistently haunted by, and really does hold the weight of the story with skill. Robert’s story is a morbid and rather memorable homage to Poe’s tale of murder and the power of the conscience, and Roberts is a talent to watch for in the festival circuit.

Roberts' own interpretation of the Poe classic is stark, and rather imaginative, with excellent direction and a pretty eye catching performance by Jennifer O'Kain. Check this film out if it rolls around your local festival; it's rather outstanding.

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