House on Haunted Hill movie poster

House on Haunted Hill

"Consult your doctor! Bring your seatbelt!"

January 1, 1959 1h 15m 6.8/10 (588 votes)

Originally released in 1959. House on Haunted Hill is a horror/mystery film. directed by William Castle. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, and Richard Long

Synopsis

Frederick Loren invites five strangers to the party of a lifetime and offers each of them $10,000 if they can stay the night in the reportedly haunted house. Armed with a gun for protection, each guest arrives in a hearse and will either leave in it much richer…Or dead.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1959 67 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (588 votes)
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Budget $200K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$200,000

Production Companies

  • William Castle Productions
  • Allied Artists Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is House on Haunted Hill about?

Frederick Loren invites five strangers to the party of a lifetime and offers each of them $10,000 if they can stay the night in the reportedly haunted house. Armed with a gun for protection, each g...

Who directed House on Haunted Hill?

House on Haunted Hill was directed by William Castle.

How long is House on Haunted Hill?

House on Haunted Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was House on Haunted Hill released?

House on Haunted Hill was released on January 1, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in House on Haunted Hill?

The main cast of House on Haunted Hill includes Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig.

Is House on Haunted Hill worth watching?

House on Haunted Hill has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 588 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.