Richard Matheson's disappointing adaptation of his own rather disappointing novel.
The Legend of Hell House (1973)
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Rotten:2
Average Rating:3.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: The wealthy owner of a haunted mansion believes his home (which has been dubbed "Hell House" due to a history of bizarre happenings therein) might provide the answer to the phenomenon of life after... The wealthy owner of a haunted mansion believes his home (which has been dubbed "Hell House" due to a history of bizarre happenings therein) might provide the answer to the phenomenon of life after death. To prove his theory, he enlists the help of four brave psychic investigators whom, to acquire the situation in it's entirety, set up residence in the dark and mysterious abode. Soon after, the team are nearly driven to insanity as they slowly begin to discover how the mansion got it's gloomy moniker. An atmospheric and menacing film from the director of EYEWITNESS (1971). [More]
Starring: Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill, Pamela Franklin, Gayle Hunnicutt
Starring: Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill, Pamela Franklin, Gayle Hunnicutt, Roland Culver, Peter Bowles
Director: John Hough
Director: John Hough
Screenwriter: Richard Matheson
Reviews for The Legend of Hell House
If John Hough, the director, and his small, willing cast maintain mild tension during their harried visit to this haunted 'hell house,' the few chills they provide are of little help.
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