The Tell-Tale Heart is a classic story, beloved by many for its dark and creepy atmosphere and its portrayal of a man's slow descent into insanity. It is only natural that one would think to adapt it to the stage, and cost effective too. The story only takes place in one location, only requiring one simple set, and is mostly dialogue save for the murder scene, and even then, fake blood and trapdoors are easy to come by in the drama industry. This particular low budget adaptation included in Encore! is quite interesting when put under the metaphorical magnifying glass, especially with its unique tie in with the classic poem "The Raven." First, the setting of the adaptation, particularly the set-piece used for many of the plays, is an integral
