Review of The Haunting (1963) by Theraisa F — 11 Sep 2007

I've never been big on black/white flicks, but this one caught my attention on TV one day and I must say, it was a great movie!

This review of The Haunting (1963) was written by Theraisa F on 11 Sep 2007.

The Haunting has generally received positive reviews.

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