Tell-Tale Heart (aka Bucket of Blood) film-scifi-fantasy Syd's not exactly your average

Syd's not exactly your average grad student

With her reality slipping away

we sense the impending climax without knowing exactly when or where it will hit -- or how hard

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Tell-Tale Heart (aka Bucket of Blood) film-scifi-fantasy Syd's not exactly your averageThis British obscurity has been a much sought after horror film by fans for decades. It offers a fairly engaging rendition of the classic Poe story. The acting at times is a bit crude and stilted, but what shines is the use of close ups to amplify the feelings of brooding horror. There are some great shots throughout the film, especially in the final minutes when it becomes apparent that madness is overwhelming Dryden, who does his melodramatic best