Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Laura H — 17 Jun 2007

Vivid, chilling, as grotesque as can be expected from Vincent Price and crew, and worth experiencing time and again.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Laura H on 17 Jun 2007.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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