Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Andy F — 08 Mar 2015

Insane, over the top, deliciously short, a classic. Vincent Price curls his voice around the delicious dialogue.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Andy F on 08 Mar 2015.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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