Review of The Haunting (1963) by Jeremy C — 24 Aug 2007

Scary without special effects -- who would have thought? A great psychological horror film form the director of SOUND OF MUSIC.

This review of The Haunting (1963) was written by Jeremy C on 24 Aug 2007.

The Haunting has generally received positive reviews.

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