The Legend of Hell House

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"For the sake of your sanity, pray it isn't true!"
  • PG
  • 1973
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 6.7  (13,935)
  • 56

The Legend of Hell House is a horror movie from 1973 starring Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt, and Pamela Franklin. The movie is based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay for the movie. The story revolves around a team of four people who are hired to investigate a haunted house known as Hell House. The team consists of Dr. Lionel Barrett (Roddy McDowall), a physicist specializing in parapsychology; his wife, Ann (Gayle Hunnicutt); Florence Tanner (Pamela Franklin), a young and gifted mental medium; and Benjamin Fischer (Clive Revill), a physical medium.

Hell House, which was once owned by Emeric Belasco, a wealthy and debauched man who was said to have conducted numerous horrific experiments inside the house, is now abandoned and has become a notorious haunted house. The team's goal is to investigate the supernatural occurrences and prove or disprove the existence of life after death.

As they enter the house, they encounter strange occurrences such as a freezing cold room, unexplainable noises, and a ghostly presence. The team sets up equipment to measure any paranormal activity, and they begin their investigation.

Despite their scientific approach, the team starts to experience disturbing visions and unexplained phenomena that seem to defy all rational explanation. As the team digs deeper, they uncover dark secrets about the house's history and the evil that lies within its walls.

As the supernatural activity intensifies, the team members find themselves in mortal danger and must find a way to escape before they become victims.

The Legend of Hell House features excellent performances from the cast, especially Roddy McDowall, who plays the role of the skeptical Dr. Lionel Barrett, and Pamela Franklin, who delivers a convincing portrayal of the psychic medium, Florence Tanner. The movie's atmospheric soundtrack and creepy sound effects add to the suspenseful and eerie ambience.

Overall, The Legend of Hell House is a classic horror movie that still stands up today. The movie manages to terrify and unsettle its audience without relying on gore or violence. The plot is well-crafted, and the pacing is just right, slowly building the tension until the film's chilling climax.

If you're a fan of classic horror movies or are looking for a spooky Halloween night movie, The Legend of Hell House is a must-see. It's a suspenseful and atmospheric movie that will leave you feeling haunted for days.

The Legend of Hell House is a 1973 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.7 and a MetaScore of 56.

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  • Release Date
    1973
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (13,935)
  • Metascore
    56
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