Review of House on Haunted Hill (1999) by Kevin R — 01 Nov 2008

Average horror movie, with a surprisingly strong cast. The script does not do them justice.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1999) was written by Kevin R on 01 Nov 2008.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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