Monday night I went to see a remake of the old Vincent Price movie based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The House of Usher." It's a good premise for a horror movie -- a house that's alive and evil.

The problem with this remake is that it was filmed at Chateau Bradbury (www.chateaubradbury.com), a lovely home that hardly looks like it needs "blood" for sustenance.

Instead of being afraid of the house I found myself watching for decorating tips.

I remain interested in anything regarding Edgar Allan Poe. You see, we share a birthday. Same thing with Jean Stapleton and Dolly Parton.