Killing Poe (2016) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A dark comedy about literature students who psychologically manipulate their dismissive professor using themes from Edgar Allan Poe's works.

Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

The Poe Seminar

Five university students enroll in a specialized literature course dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe's works, only to find their professor dismissive of their passion.

Key Events

• Literature Course Begins — Students enroll in Poe literature course Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Classroom
• Professor's Attitude Revealed — Professor shows dismissive attitude toward Poe's work Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Classroom
• Students Conspire — Students plan psychological experiment on professor Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite Location: Library

The Psychological Experiment

Frustrated by their professor's attitude, the students orchestrate a series of psychological manipulations inspired by Poe's dark themes.

Key Events

• Students Conspire — Students plan psychological experiment on professor Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite Location: Library
• First Psychological Manipulation — Students create unsettling classroom environment Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Classroom
• Professor's Sanity Questioned — Professor seeks professional help Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch, Dr. Judith Rosenburg Location: Professor's Office
• Escalation of Experiments — Students intensify psychological manipulation Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Campus
• Professor Confronts Students — Professor suspects students' involvement Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Classroom

The Unraveling

The professor begins to question his sanity as the students' experiments escalate, leading to a dramatic confrontation and revelation.

Key Events

• Professor Confronts Students — Professor suspects students' involvement Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Classroom
• Final Revelation — Students reveal their elaborate plan Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Auditorium
• Professor's Transformation — Professor gains new appreciation for Poe's work Characters: Joseph Jefferson, Bud Polinski, Brittany Wilcox, Wynona Thompson, Ashbir Brathwaite, Dr. Reginald Reinhold Lynch Location: University Campus

Story Breakdown

• The Poe Seminar — Introduction to the literature course and characters
  • Course Enrollment — Five students join the specialized Poe literature course
  • Professor's Attitude — Dr. Lynch shows dismissive attitude toward Poe's work
• The Psychological Experiment — Students orchestrate manipulations inspired by Poe's themes
  • Conspiracy Planning — Students plan their psychological experiment
  • First Manipulations — Students create unsettling classroom environments
  • Escalation — Experiments intensify across campus
• The Unraveling — Professor's breakdown and the students' revelation
  • Professor's Crisis — Professor questions his sanity and seeks help
  • Confrontation — Professor suspects students' involvement
  • Revelation — Students reveal their elaborate plan
  • Transformation — Professor gains new appreciation for Poe's work

Directed by

Nathan Andrew Jacobs

Key Cast

• Matt Bush — Joseph Jefferson
• Osric Chau — Bud Polinski
• Julianna Guill — Brittany Wilcox
• Cyrina Fiallo — Wynona Thompson
• Sunkrish Bala — Ashbir Brathwaite