House On Haunted Hill (1958) - 3 stars out of 10
My familiarity with the 1999 "remake" gave me a certain expectation... which was completely inaccurate! The only similarity to this original is the idea of a rich guy offering a large amount of money to a group of people to spend a night in a haunted place. After the introductory moments, the film is completely different, so be prepared if you've seen the 1999 version. That being said, "House On Haunted Hill" is a slow-moving thriller with a few classic twists. While it does not offer any overly-horrific imagery or frightening moments, it'll keep you on edge waiting to hear the solution to the mystery. The story is easy to follow and would be a good starter scary movie for a child, except that it does not have enough action and could lose your attention. It's enjoyable to see Vincent Price in any role and Carol Ohmart offers the most impresive performance, but overall this film fell short of my expectations. If you're unsure whether you'd like , give it a shot - it's only 75 minutes long!
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