Fan CastingPoe: The Raven's Call
by A24, Legendary Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Focus Features
Story added by kamsismith on April 3, 2024
"Poe: The Raven's Call" is a gripping biopic that explores the enigmatic life of Edgar Allan Poe, from his haunting childhood to his troubled adulthood. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the film chronicles Poe's relentless pursuit of literary excellence amidst personal demons and societal pressures.
Born into poverty, young Edgar is haunted by the premature death of his mother and the abandonment of his father. As he grows, his passion for writing becomes both his solace and his obsession, leading him to challenge the conventions of his time with his macabre tales and mesmerizing poetry.
Despite his literary acclaim,...read more
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