Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

deram-77963 This was certainly a scary movie for its time. Vincent Price was a great choice for the leading role. The movie in black and white made it intense.

jadavix "House on Haunted Hill" is a horror movie which may have been unfairly relegated to the bargain bin of history due to the gimmickry of its infamous filmmaker, William Castle. Indeed, during its first showings in the fifties, a skeleton would be lowered down into the audience during a key scene - but apparently this trick was resigned when cinema goers started throwing things at it.Castle, as it turns out, didn't need to resort to such things. He was a more than capable filmmaker: "House on Haunted Hill" features many genuinely shocking, and even frightening, moments.The plot concerns an eccentric millionaire - played by, who else? Vincent Price - who invites a group of people to stay in a supposedly haunted house. If they can last the night, he will give them $10,000.Of course, there are signs that the house may indeed be haunted, but everything is not what it seems, and the guests may have more to fear than spooks.Aside from the indelible Vincent Price, the movie also stars Elisha Cook Jr., a character actor who looks like a smaller, traumatised Jack Nicholson, and Julie Mitchum (brother of Robert) in the last film of her negligible acting career.I was a little troubled by the ending, which seems to try for an open-ended lack of resolution, but doesn't quite get there. Instead it made me think I'd misunderstood something.Aside from this, "House on Haunted Hill" is a must watch for horror fans.

thejcowboy22 Millionaire Fredrick Loren (Vincent Price)has assembled a group of people from all walks of life to a rented mansion in which each guest would receive $10,000 if they stay the entire night and of course stay alive to enjoy the earnings. You see this unique edifice (which resembled a prison,) nestled on the Hollywood Hills has a tragic history filled with unsolved murders,carnage galore and Ghosts? Watson Pritchard (Elisha Cook) narrates his interest in this evil house of horrors as one of the returned guests. Previously Watson was found barely alive the next morning but his brother was murdered in such a grotesque way that he is coming back for a second attempt to survive the night. He also claims he needs the money. Cook's narration is what sold me and grabbed my curiosity in this movie. Our distinguished host Mr. Loren who coordinated this party without the help of his 4th Wife Annabel (Carol Ohmart), who stays in her room with no interest of parties or guests but throws plenty of condesending remarks at her husband and no shortage of friction and nasty quips between them, Mr. Loren aims a Champagne bottle at her head which sets up a caveat of things to come. There is questions as to what happened to the other three wives? All I know is Mr. Loren had fantastic alibi's and attorney's. Besides Watson Pritchard other guests include Actor Richard Long,Carolyn Craig (Nora Manning) hired for her fever pitched screaming which is heard throughout the movie. Julie Mitchum plays a gambler,columnist and has a problem erasing a marked hand. Rounding out our list is Dr. David Trent (Alan Marshal). Marshal and Annabell have a secret romance brewing but our host Mr. Loren has other plans. Honorable mention to our scene stealer the elderly, craggy Leona Anderson who plays a floating ghoul and doubles as Mrs. Slydes. When you get right down to it this movie really doesn't show an slashing or bloodshed but it does terrify you. Will our guest make it through the night? Will Mr. Loren be a widower for the 4th time? Will Mrs. Loren be the merry widow with her new Doctor Boyfriend? Will Nora Stop screaming through the night? Will Miss Bridges stop rubbing her hands? Mr. Pitchard wondering will the ghosts come for you and you? As I watch this horror movie through the years I was first terrified but over time became a fan of horror/ comedy genre films. Vincent Price's lines are wry and comical in the scenes with his wife.To quote Lord Byron,"All comedies end with marriage!" Just one of those films that keeps you wondering.

Maddyclassicfilms House on Haunted Hill is directed by William Castle. The film stars Vincent Price, Elisha Cook Jr., Richard Long, Carol Ohmart, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig and Julie Mitchum.Millionaire Frederick Loren(Vincent Price)and his wife Annabelle (Carol Ohmart)invite five guests for Annabelle's birthday party. They are pilot Lance Schroeder(Richard Long),Mr. Pritchard (Elisha Cook Jr.)the current owner of the house, Nora Manning(Carolyn Craig), Dr. David Trent(Alan Marshal)and Ruth Bridgers(Julie Mitchum.This is a party with a difference, the group will have to spend the night in a famous haunted house. The guests will be paid ten thousand dollars each if they stay(and survive)the whole night. As the night goes on some very frightening and strange events occur and things take a deadly turn. Are there really violent spirits haunting this house? Can the group trust one another? This film is a perfect mix of horror and comedy, there are some very scary moments(the ghostly apparitions and the blood stain)and two terrific twists.Vincent Price is the highlight amongst the cast, his character is a very clever and observant man and Price gets the films best lines. Elisha Cook Jr. steals every scene he's in as the man who believes in the ghosts and is obsessed by the murders that occurred in the house.This is great fun and it's a film that I never get tired of watching, perfect viewing for Halloween or a dark and stormy day.