Tell (2012): Cast & Plot
Tell is a 2012 short horror thriller directed by Ryan Connolly, starring Todd Bruno as Taylor, Shana Eva and Tim Connolly. It is partly based on The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe. It runs 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 33 min
- Director
- Ryan Connolly
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Triune Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tell About?
The premise of Tell without spoilers, adapted from The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by guilt and fear after a violent act, Taylor desperately tries to conceal his actions, hoping they remain a secret. However, disturbing visions begin to plague him, blurring the line between reality and paranoia. As his carefully constructed facade crumbles, he questions whether his torment is a product of his own mind or a vengeful presence from beyond.
Tell Cast & Characters
Todd Bruno leads the cast as Taylor, with Shana Eva as Jenny and Tim Connolly as Ray. Directed by Ryan Connolly; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ryan Connolly
- Todd Bruno as Taylor
- Shana Eva as Jenny
- Tim Connolly as Ray
- Brigitte Kali Canales as Terra
Also Starring in Tell
· 1 more- Adriana Pascual Officer Diaz
More from Ryan Connolly
More films directed by Ryan Connolly: There Comes a Knocking, Ballistic, SENTiNEL and Chainsaw.
Tell Plot Summary
What happens in Tell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Taylor finds himself in a dire and tragic situation after a heated argument with his girlfriend, Jenny, leads to a shocking act of violence. In a fit of rage, he takes a hammer from his car and murders her. Without a moment’s hesitation, he wraps her body in a sheet and stashes it away in the attic of his home. The gravity of his actions begins to weigh heavily on him, so he calls his friend Ray, played by Tim Connolly, seeking assistance in covering up the crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Tell, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What weapon does Taylor use to kill Jenny?
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Tell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Tell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tell?
Tell runs 33 minutes.
When was Tell released?
Tell was released on May 23, 2012.
Who directed Tell?
Tell was directed by Ryan Connolly.
More films by Ryan Connolly Who is in the cast of Tell?
Tell stars Todd Bruno as Taylor, Shana Eva as Jenny and Tim Connolly as Ray, among 5 credited actors.
Is Tell based on a book?
Yes. Tell is partly adapted from The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe.
Does Tell have a post-credit scene?
No. Tell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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