Review of The Haunting (1963) by Deidre L — 31 May 2007

THis movie was brilliantly done. Truly one of the scariest I've seen.

This review of The Haunting (1963) was written by Deidre L on 31 May 2007.

The Haunting has generally received positive reviews.

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