In what might be a precursor to movies like 13 Sins and Cheap Thrills, five people are invited to spend the night in a haunted house. If they make it through their host will give them each $10,000. I am pro Vincent Price so I got a kick out of his performance. I can admit, however, that his smarm is a little much sometimes in this movie. The interaction with his wife was excellent though, and showed the mean streak beneath the calm, creepy demeanor.
I figured this would be a good, quick (75 minutes!) flick to get me back into watching movies. I knew it wouldn't be anything too scary, despite one real jump-worthy character's appearance. Other then that, it's pretty tame stuff. I also felt that the ending was pretty ambiguous. Lots of unanswered questions! Recommended if you're a Price fan and enjoy this kind "horror." However I think there are films out there that showcase him better and are more successfully creepy.
5 comments:
I love him no matter what he's in, a Price pick is always the right pick in my book.
I completely agree with your take on this film, and Vincent Price. This is an undeniably fun movie.
I love this movie (Octo doesn't for some reason, whatajerk) and as you note there is one genuine "scare"!
great review dcd! love your blog crush on vincent price.
Heyyyyyyy, I think I'm being misrepresented here. I'll admit the goof factor in this flick was a bit of a mood-killer when I saw it, but jesus that old lady! She's like a dead witch on a skateboard! Turned my blood to ice, she did.
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