The Pale Blue Eye (2023) , retired detective Augustus Landor investigates a series of gruesome murders at the U.S. Military Academy in 1830. He enlists the help of cadet Edgar Allan Poe to uncover the truth behind the killings, which involve ritualistic elements and missing hearts.

As the investigation unfolds, Landor and Poe delve into the academy’s dark secrets, leading to shocking revelations about the victims and the perpetrators. The film explores themes of vengeance, loss, and the complexities of human nature, culminating in a twist that challenges the characters’ moral compasses.