Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Ricardo A — 05 Jul 2013

Spooky movie, well acted, very atmospheric. However it is a little too short, and there was plenty more plot for the movie to explore.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Ricardo A on 05 Jul 2013.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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