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Summary: Fun film, NOT fun without the viewer
Review: Taking into consideration that the film is a classic, what i was rather angry about was the absence of the 'viewer' that was supposed to be included with the dvd. I am inclined to return the dvd to Amazon.com, and suggest those who may want to purchase this dvd to not do so for the reason that i did not get what i paid for.
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Summary: CLASSIC THRILLS AND CHILLS
Review: The new HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL should also have a credit listing this one as inspiration. It's a perfect atmospheric haunted house chiller that works well on its low budget.A penniless family inherits a house from a forgotten relative. Unfortunately, that particular relative liked to collect ghosts...and they all come with the house. There are several scenes which still hold up well by today standards (the Ouija board among them) and the sound effects are excellently suited for the surroundings. Unfortunately, the transfer from the original effects of the theatrical release leave the ghosts extremely transparent and somewhat hard to make out. Also, the characters in the movie have to put on goofy looking goggles in order to see the spirits. Oh well, you'll still find this film fun. By the way, I forgot to mention the great sense of humor in the script -- as though the film-makers themselves didn't expect this film to be taken seriously. We did.
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Summary: Great DVD
Review: This is a fantastic DVD. It's the best print of this film I ever saw. Best of all, it features the original version that included the "Illusion O" gimmick. Movie audiences in 1960 were required to look through the red lens of the viewer to see the ghosts. If you didn't want to see the ghosts, you were instructed to look through the blue viewer. This is the first time the film was presented for home viewing using this process. A caption appears when the time comes to use the viewer, and then another caption appears to tell you to remove the viewer. Side B of the disc provides a version that doesn't require the need for the special viewer. Both versions on the disc are presented in pristine widescreen. One thing - the effect is not 3-D like some reviewers mistakenly reported here. Also, the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because Columbia Tristar home video only provides one viewer. To get extras, you are required to write Columbia and pay $3 each for them. It's a piece of paper with red and blue tinted paper in it, for heaven's sake. They should have included at least three viewers.
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Summary: GOOD OL' B RATED FUN!
Review: This is a very quite dated horror film that dates all the way back to the 60s, (1960 to be exact) which therefore the special effects and the scares are less shocking by todays standards. However, it was all still good for it's time and after watching it myself, I thought the use of illusion for this film was nicely done! The Illusion-O feature on side A of the disk is where you get to use the glasses at some scenes in order to see the ghosts, while side B doesn't have the theatrical version with the glasses but more of a normal viewing. The movie itself, is excellent whether you use the glasses or not. There are some special effects though that I thought were VERY laughable! (You can see the strings on some of the floating objects such as the fly and the jar of milk) The acting on the other hand is the BEST I've seen in horror for such a long time and was possibly the only thing that saved this movie and made it thrilling enough to entertain and please audiences worldwide! Sure, it's a bit silly looking at times, but even today the ghost effects are pretty creepy looking while everything else is like cardboard compared to how much movies have upgraded over the years. A good ol' B-rated horror flick that's sure to please just about ANYBODY who likes a good scare but with some laughs along the way! Cheesy but great fun for the hardcore B-movie collector. Be sure to also check out the remake, "Th13een Ghosts" (2001) because it's very improved and the scares are just as good (if not better!) Oldschool horror is a treat!!
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Summary: B at its Best
Review: This is a William Castle film, and has his stamp on every scene, from the minimalist set, to the Parker Bros. Ouija board. William Castle shares with Roger Corman the position of Patriarch of the B-film. Not only has Castle made some of the best B-films ever, but he is one of the artists who defined the genre. This is one of his best.
The acting in this film is sterling, even though none of the parts is especially demanding (as a B-film is wont), but the child actor in the lead role is exceptional, and the adults guide the audience into taking some of the sillier aspects of the film, such as the ghost-view glasses, seriously.
From the opening credits, this film is genuinely creepy. The opening is one of the best moments in B-film, if not in film altogether. If you force yourself to keep a distance, the opening sequence might be difficult to swallow, but why do so? Throw yourself into this film-- it's not hard, and you will have a great time.
Some of the film may seem as cheesy as the Jaycee's haunted house to the seasoned horror film-goer, but on the same note, it can delight you and make you feel just like a kid at Halloween.
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Summary: One Of The Best Movies Ive Seen.
Review: This Movie Was Great! I Love The Ghosts, Expecially The One In The Kitchen, If You Havent Seen This Movie I Greatly Reccomend You To Buy It, It Actually Scared Me In Some Parts!
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Summary: The Original Is Better Then The Remake
Review: This old black and white ghost story was great fun. It reminds me of a MUNSTERS episode lol. Ofcourse it is better if you use the "Ghost Viewer" but still fun even if you do not. The remake was awful, stick to this original William Castle version.
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Summary: The Original Is Better Then The Remake
Review: This old black and white ghost story was great fun. It reminds me of a MUNSTERS episode lol. Ofcourse it is better if you use the "Ghost Viewer" but still fun even if you do not. The remake was awful, stick to this original William Castle version.
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Summary: 13 Ghosts
Review: This older movie is a lot better then the new 13 Ghost. Every one should see this one.
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Summary: A GOOD CLASSiC HORROR FILM!!!
Review: Though it was a little boring, and took a while to get into, it was an okay classic horror film, that I enjoyed for a few laughs, and a few chills. It was originally made to be watched with 3-D glasses, but it is okay without them. Check it out, if you wish. ENJOY!!!
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