Review of 13 Ghosts (1960) by Claire B — 17 May 2008

The original version is hilarious.Not that it was meant to be...

This review of 13 Ghosts (1960) was written by Claire B on 17 May 2008.

13 Ghosts has generally received mixed reviews.

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