Review of Carnival of Souls (1962) by Timothy F — 26 Feb 2012

A great spooky Horror film with one of the best endings way ahead of its time.

This review of Carnival of Souls (1962) was written by Timothy F on 26 Feb 2012.

Carnival of Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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