E.A. Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" in Film and Culture

To start class today, I want to screen a brief biographical video about Poe's life and writing. Sometimes it's hard to remember that he was a real person; in so many ways he seems more like a character in a story. This video is the one that I think best suits art college students like you. It's full of art, animation, mash-ups, etc. 

I wonder if anyone in your generation knows about Vincent Price? He specialized in scary and creepy film roles. Here's the trailer from the 1964 film version of Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."

You can watch the film for $3.99 or Amazon Prime. However, be aware that the film is not a faithful adaptation of Poe's short story. 

Likewise,  this charming animated version isn't at all an exact retelling of Poe's story. It was made by Jay Marks in 2012. In it, we get Poe's life intertwined with "The Masque of the Red Death."