Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Brad W — 28 Jan 2009

Vincent Price rules! btw, did you know that people sink on acid, but bones float?... lol.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Brad W on 28 Jan 2009.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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