I Loves this film for the 80's Horror Retro take on the Edgar Allen Poe tale, so many people when re-imaging this old story, make it take place in a modern and dreary location. The set designs where literally out of this world, and the editing style made me reminisce of the 19080's horror films that I loved to watch on VHS back in the day. The story follows Edgar as he begins to unravel a mystery that is in his head and a guilt that he carries with him and the actors are awesome. The on camera talent literally pulls out all the punches here and the performances where what makes an independent film like this stand out in today's over full indie scene.

I really really enjoyed this film. I am a fan of 1960's and 1970's horror film sensibilities and I think the cool thing about this picture is that there was a sort of flashback of homage to that style of filmmaking. The cast was actually shockingly good. The reason I identify the cast is because, most independent films suffer in casting when you lack the money to attain a name actor, but these actors came out of excellent theater or TV. Rick Dethlefsen's Edgar was absolutely spellbinding. The classic and vintage plot of Poe's story was re-told with brilliant success as it was adapted to a modern day small town America. I am eager to see more from the director.

I am a big fan of horror movies and I cannot wait for Aaron Russman to get the million dollar budget he deserves. This film had the most beautiful locations I have ever seen in a movie not to forget to mention some of the greatest actors ever. This is my second favorite film next to "The Godfather" and "Hot Pursuit". It is my favorite horror film to date, and pushes the envelope in terms of visual effects. I am shocked it was not honored with an Oscar for best visual effects in film. Aaron Russman needs to direct more music videos based on his work here. It is reflective of both neo-realism with plenty of mis en scene! He knows how to arrange his characters in physical reality to challenge the locations that the scenes take place in.

When Jonathan (Axel Harney) kills his girlfriend and cuts her body in pieces, her father Edgar (Rick Dethlefsen) becomes obsessed to revenge his beloved only daughter. He seeks out Jonathan at his father real estate in an isolated area and when he finds the man hidden in the barn, he commits suicide hanging himself. Edgar has nightmares and listens to Jonathan'voice, affecting his personal life. He decides to revenge the death of his daughter killing Jonathan's father Mr. Nelson (Bruce Spielbauer); however his colleague and friend Caroline (Dana Blackstone) feels that Edgar is becoming deranged and follows him. They stop their cars on the road and Edgar kills Caroline. Then he breaks in Mr. Nelson's house and kills him. Then he cuts his body in pieces and hides them beneath the floor. Out of the blue, two police officers arrive at Mr. Nelson's house and interrogate Edgar about the whereabouts of the owner. What will Edgar do? "Animus: The Tell-Tale Heart" is a lame tale of revenge, madness and murder. The flawed plot is boring and I have unsuccessfully tried to watch this film since last Tueday, but I slept all these days. Today I have finally succeeded in watching but I regret. The story is annoying; the direction and performances are bad; the edition is irritating. My vote is two.Title (Brazil): "Busca de Vingança" ("Seeking Revenge")