Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by David Wayne B — 01 Feb 2008

Creepy until the kitschtastic ending makes it safe to come out from behind the couch.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by David Wayne B on 01 Feb 2008.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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