American Masters S31E8 — Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive

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American Masters•Season 31•Episode 8

Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive

7.3/10 · 88 votesOct 30, 201790 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 31•+0.3 vs season avg

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This documentary draws on the rich palette of Poe’s evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real story of the notorious author, exploring the misrepresentations of Poe as a drug-addled madman akin to the narrators of his horror stories.

Directed byEric Stange

Written byEric Stange

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Episode Summary

"Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive" is episode 8 of American Masters season 31. It scored 7.3/10 from 88 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Eric Stange and written by Eric Stange, it aired on October 30, 2017.

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