"If one had to pick the best of the campy horror films that made [Castle's] reputation, this 1958 feature would probably be it." Chicago Reader
Horror Legend Vincent Price plays a wealthy man who hosts a haunted house party, offering to give each of his guests $10,000 - if they can survive the night. Campy by modern standards but spooky and atmospheric, House on Haunted Hill is a fun, well-executed cult classic featuring a memorable performance from this genre icon.
USA - 1959 - 1h 15m
Directed By: William Castle
Written By: Robb White
Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long
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