Poe's fiancée, Lenore, is mistakenly declared dead, only to be rescued from a premature burial. The traumatic experience drives her to insanity. Poe seeks professional help, committing her to an asylum run by Dr. Grimaldi. During a nighttime visit, Poe and his friend, Dr. Forrest, uncover unsettling occurrences, prompting them to secretly investigate the asylum.
The Spectre of Edgar Allan Poe
Poe's fiancée, Lenore, narrowly avoids being buried alive after being mistakenly declared dead, but the ordeal sends her spiraling into madness.