Review of Carnival of Souls (1962) by Gordon B — 31 Aug 2007

I thought I was going to see a cheesy b-movie and I ended up seeing a something both brilliant and gorgeous. I could've sworn it was a Fellini.

This review of Carnival of Souls (1962) was written by Gordon B on 31 Aug 2007.

Carnival of Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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