Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Lizvette B — 10 May 2009

What a lovely romp through old-world "horror". They don't make movies like this anymore. Go, Vincent!

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Lizvette B on 10 May 2009.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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