Review of The Legend of Hell House (1973) by Josh M — 04 Jun 2011

Creepy atmosphere like you just can't get these days.

This review of The Legend of Hell House (1973) was written by Josh M on 04 Jun 2011.

The Legend of Hell House has generally received positive reviews.

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This is a decent Haunted House film in the tradition of The Haunting(1963). It is good, but not great…

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By Jason G (1,003) on 25 Oct 2010

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By Justin A (642) on 20 Feb 2015

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By Aaron F (285) on 12 Nov 2011

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By Henry W (153) on 18 Dec 2012

It was ok, but expected better, a little weird, it starred Roddy McDowall, it was an ok movie, I've got the movie on DVD, it was an ok movie…

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By Thomas J (458) on 23 Oct 2015

Really great atmospheric horror movie, but I have to say the book was better (like you've never heard that before...)…

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