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Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Pat N — 23 Aug 2007

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I think may favorite thing about this movie is the crazy fucked up marrage between Price and Ohmart. its just so dark and funny.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Pat N on 23 Aug 2007.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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