Review of Carnival of Souls (1962) by Federico S — 24 Jul 2008

One of the creepiest movies ever. Impressive, eery and tense, this movie is meant to be a classic for horror fans,.

This review of Carnival of Souls (1962) was written by Federico S on 24 Jul 2008.

Carnival of Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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