Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Greg — 25 Aug 2008

A group of orphans with mysterious powers look for the truth of their origins with the help of a kindly old widower. A family classic.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Greg on 25 Aug 2008.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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