Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Amy A — 22 Jan 2008

The perfect whodunnit. Even without special effects, this movie is more enjoyable than most modern thriller/suspense films.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Amy A on 22 Jan 2008.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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