Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Samuel H — 18 Jun 2012

Cheezy, but it's a classic; a good late night movie.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Samuel H on 18 Jun 2012.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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