This definitive documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by many personal demons. Meet the Man Behind the Myth — and the timeless works he created. This remarkably insightful documentary on Edgar Allan Poe reveals key people and events in Poe's life, never before encountered on film. It sheds new light on Poe's mysterious death and his enduring influence on later writers.