Such a shame!
No...NOT THE FILM..."The Legend of Hell House" is a superbly acted, atmospheric & wonderful adult Ghost Story.
We used to get these films showing on British Tv on BBC2 or Channel 4 but even these channels have (for the most part) followed the lead in reality drivel, that's the shame...
Some younger folks have no idea such films exist & other older one's may have well forgotten about them.
As the cast listed shows... There were ONLY 7 characters / actors seen in this film and all do a fine job.
Bowles plays the go between & Culver is getting older & wants to know if there is any TRUTH in the AFTERLIFE?
It's a good opening set-up regarding a similar experiment previously which goes wrong.
Our FOUR main actors / characters are exceptional here, especially the always good Roddy McDowall.
The two ladies are kind on the eyes, especially the timid character Gayle Hunnicutt portrays who takes on a make-over, their acting here brings about a FUN spooky HOOT of a film.
But for me Clive Revill just about steals the film with his portrayal of the role of Dr Barrett, who starts to believe!
The HOUSE itself is almost like a 5th MAIN CHARACTER...most impressive!
Sadly, rarely seen on British Tv.
It should be sought out & given some LOVE AGAIN.
They really don't make 'Em like this anymore, sadly.
A PERFECT "Halloween" movie for ADULTS, although there is little gore or violence really, just a fun, spooky telling of a 'HAUNTED HOUSE'
Worth tracking down, but good luck with that!
No...NOT THE FILM..."The Legend of Hell House" is a superbly acted, atmospheric & wonderful adult Ghost Story.
We used to get these films showing on British Tv on BBC2 or Channel 4 but even these channels have (for the most part) followed the lead in reality drivel, that's the shame...
Some younger folks have no idea such films exist & other older one's may have well forgotten about them.
As the cast listed shows... There were ONLY 7 characters / actors seen in this film and all do a fine job.
Bowles plays the go between & Culver is getting older & wants to know if there is any TRUTH in the AFTERLIFE?
It's a good opening set-up regarding a similar experiment previously which goes wrong.
Our FOUR main actors / characters are exceptional here, especially the always good Roddy McDowall.
The two ladies are kind on the eyes, especially the timid character Gayle Hunnicutt portrays who takes on a make-over, their acting here brings about a FUN spooky HOOT of a film.
But for me Clive Revill just about steals the film with his portrayal of the role of Dr Barrett, who starts to believe!
The HOUSE itself is almost like a 5th MAIN CHARACTER...most impressive!
Sadly, rarely seen on British Tv.
It should be sought out & given some LOVE AGAIN.
They really don't make 'Em like this anymore, sadly.
A PERFECT "Halloween" movie for ADULTS, although there is little gore or violence really, just a fun, spooky telling of a 'HAUNTED HOUSE'
Worth tracking down, but good luck with that!