Killing Poe (2016) is a darkly comedic film that follows five unconventional students enrolled in a class on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. As they challenge their professor’s teachings and expectations, they craft a twisted lesson in the macabre, drawing inspiration from Poe’s own eerie and unsettling style. What begins as a simple academic setting soon spirals into a chaotic exploration of the students' darker impulses, as they push the boundaries of both their professor’s patience and the literary themes they study.
Killing Poe is a quirky mix of college misfits, morbid plans, and unexpected heart. It takes a ridiculous premise—students plotting to kill their eccentric professor—and turns it into a surprisingly endearing comedy about friendship, identity, and, well... bad decisions. The humor is offbeat and a little chaotic, but that’s part of its charm. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that makes it fun. Think college noir meets awkward coming-of-age—strange, messy, and kind of lovable.