Poe's fiancée, Lenore, is mistakenly declared dead and narrowly escapes being buried alive. The traumatic experience drives her to insanity. Poe, with the guidance of his friend Dr. Forrest, has her committed to Dr. Grimaldi's asylum. When Poe and Forrest visit the asylum, they become suspicious of unusual activities and decide to return at night to uncover the truth.
The Spectre of Edgar Allan Poe
Poe's fiancée, Lenore, is mistakenly declared dead and is saved from being buried alive just in time. However, the ordeal leaves her traumatized and insane, leading Poe to seek Dr. Forrest's counsel and ultimately commit her to an asylum.