Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Ethan A — 04 Jan 2009

This isn't a gore fest, it's not torture porn, it's just damn scary.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Ethan A on 04 Jan 2009.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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