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I had been rather disappointed in the first two (Inheritance Lost and Deadly Prescription), and was hoping for some improvements in this one. Is it some great, edge of your seat movie? No. Does it have flaws and things that make you say, "That wouldn't happen!" Yes. However, it had some good things going for it and overall I rather enjoyed it.

Jodie Sweetin has a good voice, but it always feels like they force in the singing, and the songs usually aren't very good. This had one song that fit perfectly with the story and was well done, from the actual song to the costume and staging of it.

The Edgar Allen Poe theme also gave this movie a boost, as well as the college setting.

Usually there is some pretty awful acting, and this one was no exception. They limited the aunt's screen time, which helped, but the biggest offender this time around was Dean Simpson. Who watches that performance and gives it the green light?

I also want to know who chooses the clothes for these actors. Jane's outfits are typically bad, but why are John's clothes so tight?! How is anyone supposed to take him seriously as a detective dressed like that? He looked really nice in a button-up shirt, and then I realized it was because it fit! If a button-up is too tight it would be gaping at the buttons or popping open, so they had to get one that was his actual size! Minor rant.