CORRECTING and REPLACING Classic Edgar Allan Poe Poem "Annabel Lee" Adapted into Independent Feature Film

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Suspense Film Premieres on June 11; 2009 Marks 200th Anniversary of Poe`s Birth
HOLLYWOOD--(Business Wire)--
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read: www.annabelleemovie.com (sted: www.annabellemovie.com).

The corrected release reads: 

CLASSIC EDGAR ALLAN POE POEM "ANNABEL LEE" ADAPTED INTO INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM

Suspense Film Premieres on June 11; 2009 Marks 200th Anniversary of Poe`s Birth

In this, the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, a feature film
adaptation of his renowned macabre poem "Annabel Lee" will have its world
premiere on Thursday, June 11, as the closing night selection of the Dances with
Films independent film festival.It will screen at the Laemmle`s Sunset 5 in West
Hollywood at 9:30 pm.

"Edgar Allan Poe`s Annabel Lee" brings together suspense, romance, tragedy and
the supernatural in a fast-paced, gothic thriller set in contemporary time.The
independent film was written and directed by Michael Rissi ("Soultaker," "Up
Against Amanda") and stars newcomers Kristen Hagen, Jon Woodward and Bill
Bordy.This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the enigmatic author
Edgar Allan Poe and "Annabel Lee" is considered one of the author`s most
celebrated poems, the last he wrote before his mysterious death.

"Poe has a classically tragic, yet romantic voice that is at its best in
`Annabel Lee`," said the film`s screenplay writer and director Rissi."It has
been quite awhile since film audiences have been treated with a filmed
adaptation of any of his work."The independent film was privately financed and
available for distribution; to see the trailer and contact the filmmakers, visit
www.annabelleemovie.com.

The adaptation of "Edgar Allan Poe`s Annabel Lee" tells the story of Jack
Blythe, an artist who rents a summer house in a quiet seaside town to find
creative inspiration.He gets more than he bargained for when he meets a
captivating but hauntingly mysterious woman who offers to be his subject for a
painting.When Jack discovers that his seductive stranger resembles a woman
presumed dead for 18 years, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. Soon,
Jack is caught up in a terrifying struggle that will unravel a mystery and
reveal a horrific secret.

The film premiere is open to the public.Dances with Films runs from June 5-11
and more information and ticket information can be found at
www.danceswithfilms.com.





Edgar Allan Poe`s Annabel Lee
Christopher Perez, Producer
951-279-3306
PerezPR06@yahoo.com

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