JOURNAL ARTICLE

Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix's The Pale Blue Eye.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 5 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McCluskey, Megan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses "The Pale Blue Eye," a gothic murder mystery film now streaming on Netflix, which features Edgar Allan Poe as a detective. Set in 1830 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the story follows veteran detective Augustus Landor, portrayed by Christian Bale, as he investigates the gruesome murder of a cadet, Leroy Fry. The plot thickens with the involvement of Poe, played by Harry Melling, and a series of shocking revelations, including Landor's dark past and his connection to the murders. Ultimately, Poe faces a moral dilemma regarding Landor's fate, choosing to destroy evidence rather than turn him in. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/01, p5
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163628935
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