Not the best the series had to offer, but not the worst either. It's a fun concept---the idea that classic film horror characters have come to life and haunt their old studio. Actually, I felt a bit sympathetic toward them! It's always enjoyable to see Patty Duke and John Astin (who were married in real life at this time), though the script doesn't really give them a whole lot to do. And I got a kick out of seeing series creator William Castle make a brief cameo as the head of the studio.
I remember finding this very scary indeed when I watched it as a eight-year-old, but re-watching as an adult I'm afraid the five film monsters just aren't all that frightening---they're more silly than scary, in fact. Overall, I'll give this an "eh..." sort of rating; it isn't terrible, but its primary charm is the result of nostalgia, rather than from being a solid, creepy story.
I remember finding this very scary indeed when I watched it as a eight-year-old, but re-watching as an adult I'm afraid the five film monsters just aren't all that frightening---they're more silly than scary, in fact. Overall, I'll give this an "eh..." sort of rating; it isn't terrible, but its primary charm is the result of nostalgia, rather than from being a solid, creepy story.
