Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by David S — 17 May 2016
A William Castle production from 1959 Starring Vincent Price, Carol Ohmar, Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig, Elisha Cook Jr., Julie Mitchum, Leona Anderson, Howard Hoffman, and the skeleton.
Millionaire Frederick Lawren has prepared a surprise birthday party for his young cheating wife.
The place he has chosen is a haunted house in the care of Watson Pritchett. Watson has only spent one night in the house and makes claim that 7 people including his brother were murdered in the house and when they found him in the morning he was almost dead.
With a creepy introduction the guests arrive in black hurses, a test pilot, an employee, a secretary, a doctor, and Watson.
Each to spend 12 hours in the house for 10,000 or next of kin if they don't survive...
With enough chills and awe of mystery of tone in shadows from a boiling vat of acid to a floating spirit and intrigue this is a tale of murder that has been a favorite of mine for years. William Castle has also been known to be a theatrical entertainer from the buzzing of seats to some of the first 3d pictures.
Ill enjoy this film to the day I die and thoroughly recommend this feature to any modern horror enthusiast!
This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by David S on 17 May 2016.
House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.
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