Review of Carnival of Souls (1962) by Private U — 25 Oct 2008

Some good cinematography and sprinkled with effectively creepy moments, but overall...

This review of Carnival of Souls (1962) was written by Private U on 25 Oct 2008.

Carnival of Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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