P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie (2011)

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15 international directors reunite to re-tell Edgar Allan Poe's most popular terror tales.

Introduction
"P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie" is a 2011 anthology horror movie assembled of thirteen narratives inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's works. The film brings together thirteen various directors from all over the world, each tasked with adapting a Poe tale into a modern setting. The unifying style is the spooky, dark psychological scary for which Poe is renowned. This enables the film to keep a strong sense of consistency in spite of the varying styles and viewpoints.

Story and Themes
The movie's stories vary from reinterpretations of popular works to more unknown tales. They consist of adaptations of 'The Tell-Tale Heart', 'The Pit and the Pendulum', and 'The Black Cat.' However, the movie also consists of less well-known tales such as 'The Premature Burial' and 'Shadow-A Parable.' Each story brings an unique point of view and style to the gothic macabre of Edgar Allan Poe's stories, with some concentrating on the psychological scary while others explore more supernatural aspects.

Instructions and Execution
"P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie" does not attempt to uniform its contents, enabling each director to translate their chosen story and adjust it to their directing style. This adds a specific degree of unpredictability to the film, as viewers move from one unique short to the next. The variety of settings even more enhances the diversity, from modern-day urban environments to historical settings. Each brief is shot separately, often in different nations and by different crews, contributing to the anthology's multicultural component.

Performances
The performances throughout "P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie" are different, reflecting the varied cast selected for the anthology. Some performances are lauded for their credibility and emotional depth, particularly in the shorts that focus more greatly on psychological horror. On the other hand, other shorts lean into the dramatic and supernatural elements of Poe's work, including more elegant performances that match the tone of the story.

Reception and Critique
"P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie" has actually received blended evaluations from audiences and critics. While its diverse variety of designs and interpretations of Poe's work is typically praised, others keep in mind the disparity in quality between some of the shorts as a disadvantage. The movie undeniably captures the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe's work, with the weaves throughout the anthology keeping suspense and fascination. It did specifically well with fans of Poe's work and of the horror category as it ties together the timeless tales with modern-day interpretations.

Conclusion
In summary, "P.O.E. Poetry of Eerie" is a dark, compelling anthology that checks out and reinterprets a series of Edgar Allan Poe's stories. Its distinct format and diversity of stories, directors, and efficiencies use something for everybody, in spite of periodic disparity in quality. As an experiment in collective film-making and in adjusting timeless scary tales to contemporary settings, "P.O.E Poetry of Eerie" stands as a notable entry in the cinematic horror category.

Top Cast

  • Angelo Campus
    Maezel
  • Francesco Roder
    Roger di Broglio
  • Luca Canonici (small)
    Luca Canonici
  • Laura Gigante (small)
    Laura Gigante
    la ragazza (La sfinge)
  • Mariano Aprea
    il padre (La sfinge)
  • Ruth Morandini
    Ginevra
  • Elettra Gozzi
    la ragazza sperduta
  • Lorenzo Semorile
    l'uomo (L'uomo della folla)
  • Giovanni Morassutti (small)
    Giovanni Morassutti
    Richard di Broglio
  • Giulia Morgani (small)
    Giulia Morgani
    Berenice
  • Sacha Herbert
    E.A. Poe (voice)