Review of Carnival of Souls (1962) by Ray H — 16 Jul 2012

Carnival of Souls succeeds in being nothing more then boring, overlong, and week-plotted, with an end that makes almost no sense.

This review of Carnival of Souls (1962) was written by Ray H on 16 Jul 2012.

Carnival of Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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