The actor who appears right at the beginning was Elisha Cook Jr. He also appeared in The Big Sleep, Rosemary's Baby, Shane, Sergeant York, Ball of Fire and The Maltese Falcon. He mainly had small parts but a very long career.
Classic William Castle film. He was known for including various gimmicks in theatres, like skeletons on wires that would fly over the audience, and buzzing/vibrating chairs! He would also appear in films warning the viewing public of the horrors that awaited them.
@@fynnthefox9078 I bet he sat there in his office one day and said, "Hey guys..., I've just come up with a really crazy idea. What if we..." A real showman 'til the end!!
Fun Fact: Producer William Castle often used theater gimmicks to enhance his films and include audience participation. When House On Haunted Hill came out in 1959, cinemas that showed the film were equipped with a mechanical device that moved a prop skeleton through the aisle of the cinema during the scene where Frederick's fake skeleton rises up from the acid to frighten Annabelle. That must've shocked audiences. lol
The Abominable Dr Phibes and its sequel Dr Phibes Rises Again tend to be favourites among Vincent Price fans. I would also suggest Theatre of Blood and Roger Corman's The Raven which showcase Price's comic versatility.
Vincent Price is such a great performer, you couldn't mistake him anywhere. If you want to go deeper into his work, Theatre of Blood is one that I think you'd love - lots of dark humour and a stellar cast of classic British actors.
Fun reaction! Love Vincent Price. You mentioned "The Haunting of Hill House" TV series being based on the Shirley Jackson novel. The only connection between them is the title. If you want to see an adaption of Jackson's novel and haven't already seen it, watch 1963's The Haunting (NOT the bad 1999 remake). The 1963 film is my favorite all-time horror movie-a supernatural chiller where the horror lies mainly in the story, the creepy atmosphere, and your imagination. It's a classic!
@@johnw8578 In the film, the Tingler escapes into a theatre audience, and in the real theatre, they put some sort of buzzer effect under some of the seats to give the impression the Tingler was actually in the real theatre!
Before Vincent Price became pigeonholed into horror he had supporting roles in some excellent mainstream films. Standouts are the mystery _Laura_ (1944), the Gothic romance _Dragonwyck_ (1946), and _The Three Musketeers_ (1948) in which he plays Cardinal Richelieu. Of these, _Laura_ is a must see. Also, I highly suggest Hitchcock's 1940 psychological thriller _Rebecca,_ his first film after moving from the UK to Hollywood, and his only movie to win Best Picture.
There actually is a very good 1963 movie based on Shirley Jackson's novel, called simply 'The Haunting'. It was directed by Robert Wise ('West Side Story', 'The Sound of Music', 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture') and starred Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn. The 1999 adaptation by director Jan de Bont with Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Lili Taylor turned out so badly that Executive Producer Steven Spielberg refused being credited onscreen.
In addition there's a remake of The house on Haunted Hill from 1999 with Geoffrey Rush as Vincent Price, and that has a sequel. 13 Ghosts is also based on the same story as well as the netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. There's like 7-8 films all based on the same novel...
the 63 film the Haunting on creeps me out its more a psychological horror, the remake yeah i like the effects but they are dated, they went full jump scare
The only member of the cast other than Vincent Price that you might be familiar with, Jen, is Elisha Cook Jr., who played Watson Pritchard, the owner of the house. He also played Weasel Phillips in Salem's Lot.
The exterior shots of the house were filmed at the historic Ennis House in Los Feliz, California, Jen. All of the interior shots were done on sound stages.
Fun Fact: Alfred Hitchcock was inspired by the huge commercial success of House On Haunted Hill and William Castle's low budget approach, and decided to make Psycho in a similar style, using black and white film and basic practical effects.
And added the "No one will be admitted late to Psycho!" theater gimmick straight out of Castle's book-- While Castle, OTOH, countered with "Homicidal", which had an awfully familiar twist ending...
Great to see a William Castle film reacted to 👍 Other Castle treats include THE TINGLER (my favourite Vincent Price film), HOMOCIDAL and STRAITJACKET (with Joan Crawford)
Ah, this one is a real classic. For all it's ridiculous foibles, it's sort of a hallmark of the genre, and holds a special place in my heart. Glad you've had the chance to see it.
For this movie William Castle created a gimmick called "Emerg-o". When the skeleton rose up out of the acid that was the cue for the theater to drop a skeleton from the rafters and have it flying around the audience.
Oh Jen! You know you've held up well with all these old horrors. Vincent is sooooo good. He did a bunch of Ed Poe's stories. And got to do his own voice overs in the Dr Phibes movies. I'm guessing the newer model of this is technologically superior but sometimes cheesier is better. You keep having a good time girl. We'll keep watching. B-bye.
The house is one that was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The original screenplay is by Robb White, who wrote a few other horror films for director William Castle, including "13 Ghosts," another delightful movie you should watch. You also mentioned "The Haunting," a very good, creepy and atmospheric film to check out.
Vincent Price also was in the original 1958 version of "The Fly", although not in the main role. It was remade just a few years ago, but I prefer the first version which scared the hell out of me as a young kid.
So glad you're watching this movie! Love Vincent Price! I had a whole DVD horror movie collection that I have to my uncle for Christmas 3 years ago, and among the 50 Horror Classics was this film. I watched this on Halloween 2014 or 2015 on TCM.
Great reaction to a fantastic movie Jen!. Vincent Price really was a genuine icon along with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. He has an amazing screen presence and is so much fun to watch. If it hasn't been mentioned yet, although I probably have on more than on occasion, then please add Theatre Of Blood (1973) to the list. It's a great British horror/black comedy with Vincent Price on excellent form, in fact in an interview he said it was his personal favourite role to play.
Uncle Vinny is always a winner. You might try The Tingler, but if you're in the more Gothic mood, about something out of the Edgar Allan Poe cycle? I'm thinking either Pit and the Pendulum or Masque of the Red Death. Either which way good job!
This is one of my top Vincent Price horror films! I ALWAYS watch black and white horror films or film noirs at night with all of the lights out to give it extra creepiness. The most famous scene in Hollywood history is the skeleton scene. I remember it since I was a boy and it gave me many a nightmares! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
The DVD I have for this movie has it in color (you can also watch it in the original B&W), and a commentary track by Michael Nelson from MST3K, it's hilarious. Also, yes, you should DEFINITELY watch the remake! As good as this one is, the remake is one of those rare instances where the remake is better in my opinion, and much scarier.
Takes me back to "Creature Features" and "Chiller Theater," Channels 5 and 11 in NYC back in the day. You should really check out "City of the Dead" (1960), aka "Horror Hotel." That movie scared the hell out of me.
And the hand that sunk into the swamp at the beginning of 'Chiller Theater' had six fingers on it. Ooooh, veddy scaary. I think I was about 10. We had to get up on the roof and adjust the antenna to get the New York stations in the Poconos.
If you’re going to buy disk box sets, Shout Factory has a couple very good all-Vincent Price ones for sale…Like the one that includes his Edgar Allen Poe adaptations, and "The Abominable Dr. Phibes". (Or as one reactor put it, “I only know him from Michael Jackson’s Thriller!” 😂 )
I enjoy this movie so much. I legit envy the people who got to go to the midnight showing of this at the theater back in the day!!! That would have been so much fun
The historic Ennis House, 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles was used for the exterior shots of The House. It was designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. It's fun to use a street view feature and "drive by" the location to get a better look.
Hey Jen, if you want to see more Vincent Price, I highly recommend his 1971 British film The Abominable Dr. Phibes. You also get Joseph Cotton (Shadow of a Doubt, Citizen Kane) as the protagonist and cult favorite Virginia North as Vulnavia. This film will creep you out forever.
Awesome review . I love Vincent Price , he was great . Was introduced to him via Hilarious House of Frightenstein :) . Love the remake of House on Haunted Hill .
Thanks for another awesome reaction video, Jen! As you guessed, there were no actual ghosts in House On Haunted Hill. It was just a murder mystery about a husband and wife trying to kill each other by using fancy special effects and gaslighting to manipulate the guests, similar to an episode of Scooby Doo. lol 😆 Producer William Castle was a master of gimmickry, where everything is all sleight of hand.
The Haunting (1963) is the one that is an adaptation of the 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. It's more of a psychological horror than just normal horror, you should react to it.
I found a chart for the dollar value, $10,000 in 1959 would be 96,600 today. Loved watching these kind of movies on a saturday afternoon. Simpler times and just enjoying a good movie, with a touch of scare thrown in.
This is one of my favorites, the twists and so many turns so that you never know for sure what is really going on. And of course the Master of Fear was giving one of his best performances, it was fantastic and so rewatchable. Good choice.
I recommend any VIncent Price movie but I like the movies based on Edgar Allen Poe's works. I also recommend watching the remake and also the remake of 13 Ghosts.
VP was in "Last Man on Earth" - there was a kinda remake with Charlton Heston called "Omega Man" - and there was ANOTHER kinda remake with Will Smith called "I Am Legend". All 3 are about a virus that strikes the earth killing many people. Good thing THAT will never happen in real life though...[insert cautious laughter]
The director, William Castle, was a major showman. He had gimmicks in all his films. Like, in this movie, in selected theaters a skeleton on wires from drop from the ceiling and fly over the audience. I recommend you check out numerous of his films, especially "The Tingler". also starring Vincent Price and also from 1959. As for the remake, I think it's a fun horror film, but not a serious one. I'd say check it out.
Peter Vincent can be pretty funny. Check him out alongside Peter Lorre in Comedy of Terrors (1963). I do recommend watching the remake of House on Haunted Hill, if only to compare it to the original. I really enjoy it, and it has a great cast.
Saw this one on AMC years ago when the remake came out, loved it. I would suggest watching the remake, it uses the same premise (strangers gathering for a party in a scary house) but adds a lot of other stuff, as well
Vincent Price is the man! B4 "Thriller" he had a cameo on Alice Cooper's classic album "Welcome To My Nightmare"! That was also b4 Cooper became a silly sell-out n the 80's. Would suggest 2 any horror fans, if haven't yet, check out 70's Alice Cooper!!! Speaking of, "The Misfits" prob the greatest horror rock ever?! But u HAVE 2 check out w/ lyrics if interested, otherwise u won't understand a word!!!🤣🤣🤣 Luv the will watch wtf I wanna watch attitude, girl!!! Great choices as usual! See ya! 😎 ✌ ❤ 🚬
I'm glad you enjoyed House On Haunted Hill, Jen! If you wanna check out another Vincent Price classic, let me recommend the vampire apocalypse movie, 'The Last Man on Earth,' based on the novel 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson. It is without question the best and most faithful film version of I Am Legend, way better than that Will Smith version that got the entire story all wrong.
Poor Vincent Price, always being accused of being evil...just coz circumstances 😢 If i were the ghosts, that screamy bird "Nora" would definitely be the first to go.
Vincent Price is legendary,, legendary You gotta watch his movie "the last man on earth" it was remade as "I am legend" the Will Smith movie, also Vincent Price is in the Tim Burton movie "Edward Scissorhands" with Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder, you should check it out as well
Jen, I am watching your reaction with the original theatrical 3D effect spectacular: EMERGO! Which means at a certain point in the film, my fingertips drag a tiny skeleton from the iPad screen up to my face. Its just like being there!
Don't know if you'll read this, but if you do: Vincent Price is the actor who seems to typify your channel. If you decided to do his entire filmography (and it's huge), you would ALWAYS have a movie that scratch whatever kind of itch
Mr price has so many great performances to choose from. Last man on earth good, oh and try the Dr. Phebes films, but I think the most scary is in a film called witch finder General.
Yes, that creepy arm you saw reaching for Nora was in fact David, attempting to scare Nora even more. lol Poor girl kept screaming throughout the movie.
Vincent Price is a master. Great reaction. Come up to Edmonton and I'll introduce you to the board game Betrayal At House On The Hill, which is an homage to this classic movie.
If you are dipping your toe into horror films this time period is a great place to start. Long before gore and CGI these films depend on the story itself. HoHH is a classic example. You may also enjoy The Old Dark House (1932), considered to be the original Haunted House film - even though there are no ghosts. You should watch the 1963 film The Haunting. It is close to the original book (The Haunting of Hill House). It is completely different from the (wonderful) series but you will find so many threads that were taken and woven into the series. It is also considered to be one of the best Haunted House movies even to this day.
I'm guessing the rope scene was probably played backwards ( it was wrapped around her legs first, and then gently pulled to unfurl the rope). It was one of the Allied Artist's more profitable films at the time.
@@ReelReviewsWithJen Another classic is 1963's The Haunting. Both HoHH and The Haunting had remakes in the 90's and while both were okay, I prefer the classic versions.
No it is not based on a book. But the screen writer, Robb White, was the author of many books including one of the best children's books ever written: THE LION'S PAW.
Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver formed Dark Castle Entertainment to produce updates of William Castle films for modern audiences. Their first film was a remake of House on Haunted Hill (1999). You should check that out. It’s actually better than the original.
This is really a wonderful crime-noir / murder mystery. I forget that if I haven't seen it in a while... someone's gonna get killed - who? And who did it? Who's setting the stage?
You should REALLY check out the 1963 film THE HAUNTING,, a horror masterpiece and the first film based on Jackson's superb novel. Nothing compares to it.
the only other acter is Richard McCord Long was an American actor best known for his leading roles in three ABC television series, including The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor, and Bourbon Street Beat.
the remake of this is quite good as well it lays more into the ghosts angle, but its more based on the story but its different , another good haunted house is the original the Haunting, very creepy something about that film really freaks me out i dont know why
You should see the original movie of The Haunting, with Julie Harris. Much closer to the Shirley Jackson novel than the Netflix series (which was good but really abandoned ambiguity).
Vincent Price is a horror legend .. & that voice… Bellissimo
Hey cult cinema classics when are you uploading another movie 🙃
@@mikesilva3868 Check the channel homepage for the next premiere livestream!
The actor who appears right at the beginning was Elisha Cook Jr. He also appeared in The Big Sleep, Rosemary's Baby, Shane, Sergeant York, Ball of Fire and The Maltese Falcon. He mainly had small parts but a very long career.
I remember him as the lawyer Samuel T. Cogley in the Star Trek episode "Court Martial.”
@@Bfdidc Because of his slight build and the roles he usually played, he was known as "the world's lightest heavy".
Classic William Castle film. He was known for including various gimmicks in theatres, like skeletons on wires that would fly over the audience, and buzzing/vibrating chairs! He would also appear in films warning the viewing public of the horrors that awaited them.
Sounds like he made the whole experience like a theme park ride.
@@fynnthefox9078 I bet he sat there in his office one day and said, "Hey guys..., I've just come up with a really crazy idea. What if we..." A real showman 'til the end!!
@@brucster99b2 we need some more of that again.
@@brilicusgaming6922 Too true Brilicus Gaming.
"She's so amusing." I love the way Vincent Price delivers that line, turning its literal meaning in the process into something rather different..
Yes! So talented!
So beautiful - and so greedy.
Before I even watch, I'll just say I love this movie. I've seen it many times!
Vincent Price is a legend!
Ditto. There’s something about it isn’t there? It’s the combination of melodrama, wit and Vincent's slick delivery.
Fun Fact: Producer William Castle often used theater gimmicks to enhance his films and include audience participation. When House On Haunted Hill came out in 1959, cinemas that showed the film were equipped with a mechanical device that moved a prop skeleton through the aisle of the cinema during the scene where Frederick's fake skeleton rises up from the acid to frighten Annabelle. That must've shocked audiences. lol
The Abominable Dr Phibes and its sequel Dr Phibes Rises Again tend to be favourites among Vincent Price fans. I would also suggest Theatre of Blood and Roger Corman's The Raven which showcase Price's comic versatility.
Vincent Price is such a great performer, you couldn't mistake him anywhere. If you want to go deeper into his work, Theatre of Blood is one that I think you'd love - lots of dark humour and a stellar cast of classic British actors.
Fun reaction! Love Vincent Price. You mentioned "The Haunting of Hill House" TV series being based on the Shirley Jackson novel. The only connection between them is the title. If you want to see an adaption of Jackson's novel and haven't already seen it, watch 1963's The Haunting (NOT the bad 1999 remake). The 1963 film is my favorite all-time horror movie-a supernatural chiller where the horror lies mainly in the story, the creepy atmosphere, and your imagination. It's a classic!
The remake was horrible
@@TheHulk2008 Agreed. Really, really horrible.
Some of the character names too. ;) I too recommend The Haunting with Julie Harris.
You have to watch The Tingler. It's a hoot, and includes audience participation of sorts.
It would have been so cool so see that in theater with the "effects"
@@johnw8578 In the film, the Tingler escapes into a theatre audience, and in the real theatre, they put some sort of buzzer effect under some of the seats to give the impression the Tingler was actually in the real theatre!
Before Vincent Price became pigeonholed into horror he had supporting roles in some excellent mainstream films. Standouts are the mystery _Laura_ (1944), the Gothic romance _Dragonwyck_ (1946), and _The Three Musketeers_ (1948) in which he plays Cardinal Richelieu. Of these, _Laura_ is a must see.
Also, I highly suggest Hitchcock's 1940 psychological thriller _Rebecca,_ his first film after moving from the UK to Hollywood, and his only movie to win Best Picture.
I think pigeonhole is the wrong word. He enjoyed playing villain roles.
Price was great in The Ten Commandments. Relatively small role, but he owned it.
Also great in The House of the Seven Gables.
There actually is a very good 1963 movie based on Shirley Jackson's novel, called simply 'The Haunting'. It was directed by Robert Wise ('West Side Story', 'The Sound of Music', 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture') and starred Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn. The 1999 adaptation by director Jan de Bont with Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Lili Taylor turned out so badly that Executive Producer Steven Spielberg refused being credited onscreen.
In addition there's a remake of The house on Haunted Hill from 1999 with Geoffrey Rush as Vincent Price, and that has a sequel. 13 Ghosts is also based on the same story as well as the netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. There's like 7-8 films all based on the same novel...
the 63 film the Haunting on creeps me out its more a psychological horror, the remake yeah i like the effects but they are dated, they went full jump scare
Can you blame him?
Love your shirt... it really brings the room together.
Haha! It was a great rug man
The only member of the cast other than Vincent Price that you might be familiar with, Jen, is Elisha Cook Jr., who played Watson Pritchard, the owner of the house. He also played Weasel Phillips in Salem's Lot.
The exterior shots of the house were filmed at the historic Ennis House in Los Feliz, California, Jen. All of the interior shots were done on sound stages.
It was built by Frank Lloyd Wright.
@@tremorsfan Yes, I know. I forgot to mention his name.
Fun Fact: Alfred Hitchcock was inspired by the huge commercial success of House On Haunted Hill and William Castle's low budget approach, and decided to make Psycho in a similar style, using black and white film and basic practical effects.
And added the "No one will be admitted late to Psycho!" theater gimmick straight out of Castle's book--
While Castle, OTOH, countered with "Homicidal", which had an awfully familiar twist ending...
Great to see a William Castle film reacted to 👍 Other Castle treats include THE TINGLER (my favourite Vincent Price film), HOMOCIDAL and STRAITJACKET (with Joan Crawford)
Ah, this one is a real classic. For all it's ridiculous foibles, it's sort of a hallmark of the genre, and holds a special place in my heart. Glad you've had the chance to see it.
I really enjoyed it and I’ll definitely watch it again! Such a cool movie!
For this movie William Castle created a gimmick called "Emerg-o". When the skeleton rose up out of the acid that was the cue for the theater to drop a skeleton from the rafters and have it flying around the audience.
Oh my gosh! This was my favorite very scary movie as a youngster. So happy you got to this one.
I really enjoyed it! So creepy and well done 🎬
Oh Jen! You know you've held up well with all these old horrors. Vincent is sooooo good. He did a bunch of Ed Poe's stories. And got to do his own voice overs in the Dr Phibes movies. I'm guessing the newer model of this is technologically superior but sometimes cheesier is better. You keep having a good time girl. We'll keep watching. B-bye.
The house is one that was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The original screenplay is by Robb White, who wrote a few other horror films for director William Castle, including "13 Ghosts," another delightful movie you should watch. You also mentioned "The Haunting," a very good, creepy and atmospheric film to check out.
Vincent Price also was in the original 1958 version of "The Fly", although not in the main role. It was remade just a few years ago, but I prefer the first version which scared the hell out of me as a young kid.
Actually, the remake of "The Fly" was made in 1999.
The exteriors of House on Haunted Hill were shot at the "Ennis House" in Los Angeles, which was designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Nice that’s awesome!
I really like Vincent prices movie diary of a madman and last man on earth
Diary of a Madman was great!
@@johnw8578 I just recently rewatched it and I think it might be my favorite performance of his I've seen so far
So glad you're watching this movie! Love Vincent Price! I had a whole DVD horror movie collection that I have to my uncle for Christmas 3 years ago, and among the 50 Horror Classics was this film. I watched this on Halloween 2014 or 2015 on TCM.
Great reaction to a fantastic movie Jen!. Vincent Price really was a genuine icon along with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. He has an amazing screen presence and is so much fun to watch. If it hasn't been mentioned yet, although I probably have on more than on occasion, then please add Theatre Of Blood (1973) to the list. It's a great British horror/black comedy with Vincent Price on excellent form, in fact in an interview he said it was his personal favourite role to play.
Uncle Vinny is always a winner. You might try The Tingler, but if you're in the more Gothic mood, about something out of the Edgar Allan Poe cycle? I'm thinking either Pit and the Pendulum or Masque of the Red Death. Either which way good job!
3:31 "Eyegor!" "Frodrick!" :D Had to think about Young Frankenstein ^^
I loved this reaction. You and your patrons pick great movies. Brightened my evening. Thanks!
Thank you so much! So kind!
This is one of my top Vincent Price horror films! I ALWAYS watch black and white horror films or film noirs at night with all of the lights out to give it extra creepiness. The most famous scene in Hollywood history is the skeleton scene. I remember it since I was a boy and it gave me many a nightmares! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
the Doctor was the hairy hand, driving her insane, you could say the rope was just her imagination as her sanity breaks
The DVD I have for this movie has it in color (you can also watch it in the original B&W), and a commentary track by Michael Nelson from MST3K, it's hilarious. Also, yes, you should DEFINITELY watch the remake! As good as this one is, the remake is one of those rare instances where the remake is better in my opinion, and much scarier.
i would say it takes the original story and changes it up so its like a new film with the similar story. i like it, and its unusual for a re imagining
Takes me back to "Creature Features" and "Chiller Theater," Channels 5 and 11 in NYC back in the day. You should really check out "City of the Dead" (1960), aka "Horror Hotel." That movie scared the hell out of me.
And the hand that sunk into the swamp at the beginning of 'Chiller Theater' had six fingers on it. Ooooh, veddy scaary.
I think I was about 10. We had to get up on the roof and adjust the antenna to get the New York stations in the Poconos.
Another movie similar to this with Vincent price is The Bat.
If you’re going to buy disk box sets, Shout Factory has a couple very good all-Vincent Price ones for sale…Like the one that includes his Edgar Allen Poe adaptations, and "The Abominable Dr. Phibes".
(Or as one reactor put it, “I only know him from Michael Jackson’s Thriller!” 😂 )
I enjoy this movie so much. I legit envy the people who got to go to the midnight showing of this at the theater back in the day!!! That would have been so much fun
I saw this movie as a kid in Michigan on The Sir Graves Ghastly show. Every Saturday, Sir Graves would host horror movies. Good times.
The historic Ennis House, 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles was used for the exterior shots of The House. It was designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. It's fun to use a street view feature and "drive by" the location to get a better look.
Hey Jen, if you want to see more Vincent Price, I highly recommend his 1971 British film The Abominable Dr. Phibes. You also get Joseph Cotton (Shadow of a Doubt, Citizen Kane) as the protagonist and cult favorite Virginia North as Vulnavia. This film will creep you out forever.
Awesome review . I love Vincent Price , he was great . Was introduced to him via Hilarious House of Frightenstein :) . Love the remake of House on Haunted Hill .
I LOVE the 90s remake. It tries to be edgier but is still just as cheesy. It's great and full of cool fun visuals
Lugosi and Price are two of my favorites, though Lugosi is more of a sentimental favorite. Good fun. That $10,000 would be $96,000 today.
Thanks for another awesome reaction video, Jen! As you guessed, there were no actual ghosts in House On Haunted Hill. It was just a murder mystery about a husband and wife trying to kill each other by using fancy special effects and gaslighting to manipulate the guests, similar to an episode of Scooby Doo. lol 😆 Producer William Castle was a master of gimmickry, where everything is all sleight of hand.
The Haunting (1963) is the one that is an adaptation of the 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. It's more of a psychological horror than just normal horror, you should react to it.
I found a chart for the dollar value, $10,000 in 1959 would be 96,600 today. Loved watching these kind of movies on a saturday afternoon. Simpler times and just enjoying a good movie, with a touch of scare thrown in.
This is one of my favorites, the twists and so many turns so that you never know for sure what is really going on. And of course the Master of Fear was giving one of his best performances, it was fantastic and so rewatchable. Good choice.
Jen, comedy horror that traumatised my childhood 😅 The Abominable Dr Phibes with Vincent Price and its sequel! I nightmares for years after both! 😱🤣
The Old Dark House 1932
Gotta watch the Rifftrax Live version of this, hilarious!!!
"Cheeze&Rice!" You need to put that on a tee shirt.
I recommend any VIncent Price movie but I like the movies based on Edgar Allen Poe's works. I also recommend watching the remake and also the remake of 13 Ghosts.
VP was in "Last Man on Earth" - there was a kinda remake with Charlton Heston called "Omega Man" - and there was ANOTHER kinda remake with Will Smith called "I Am Legend". All 3 are about a virus that strikes the earth killing many people. Good thing THAT will never happen in real life though...[insert cautious laughter]
I like the Asylum (cheap movie) I am Omega.. which has a very good feeling
@@Greenwood4727 Ooof, that was a bad one, but a good kind of bad for that level of movie.
Go for the remake. I think it's good fun.
In my mind nothing can beat the original, but I think you'd enjoy it.
The director, William Castle, was a major showman. He had gimmicks in all his films. Like, in this movie, in selected theaters a skeleton on wires from drop from the ceiling and fly over the audience.
I recommend you check out numerous of his films, especially "The Tingler". also starring Vincent Price and also from 1959.
As for the remake, I think it's a fun horror film, but not a serious one. I'd say check it out.
"Darling, the only ghoul in the house is you."
'Zombie' 1979, 'Black Sabbath' 1963
Peter Vincent can be pretty funny. Check him out alongside Peter Lorre in Comedy of Terrors (1963).
I do recommend watching the remake of House on Haunted Hill, if only to compare it to the original. I really enjoy it, and it has a great cast.
Saw this one on AMC years ago when the remake came out, loved it. I would suggest watching the remake, it uses the same premise (strangers gathering for a party in a scary house) but adds a lot of other stuff, as well
When I was a kid (I’m 68), this was the movie you dared your friends to watch. Now, it’s campy fun.
It’s a perfect PG horror movie, some good scares but nothing crazy
Vincent Price is the man! B4 "Thriller" he had a cameo on Alice Cooper's classic album "Welcome To My Nightmare"! That was also b4 Cooper became a silly sell-out n the 80's. Would suggest 2 any horror fans, if haven't yet, check out 70's Alice Cooper!!! Speaking of, "The Misfits" prob the greatest horror rock ever?! But u HAVE 2 check out w/ lyrics if interested, otherwise u won't understand a word!!!🤣🤣🤣 Luv the will watch wtf I wanna watch attitude, girl!!! Great choices as usual! See ya! 😎 ✌ ❤ 🚬
I love Vincent Price! I always enjoyed this film, as well.
I'm glad you enjoyed House On Haunted Hill, Jen! If you wanna check out another Vincent Price classic, let me recommend the vampire apocalypse movie, 'The Last Man on Earth,' based on the novel 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson. It is without question the best and most faithful film version of I Am Legend, way better than that Will Smith version that got the entire story all wrong.
Poor Vincent Price, always being accused of being evil...just coz circumstances 😢
If i were the ghosts, that screamy bird "Nora" would definitely be the first to go.
Vincent Price is legendary,, legendary
You gotta watch his movie "the last man on earth" it was remade as "I am legend" the Will Smith movie, also Vincent Price is in the Tim Burton movie "Edward Scissorhands" with Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder, you should check it out as well
"This would be so spooky if you saw it when it first came out." Or, like me when I was a kid at 4 AM on TNT's "100% Weird" movie block.
Haha! Yeah that would be spooky indeed!
And Then There Were None (1945) is another classic
Jen, I am watching your reaction with the original theatrical 3D effect spectacular: EMERGO! Which means at a certain point in the film, my fingertips drag a tiny skeleton from the iPad screen up to my face. Its just like being there!
Don't know if you'll read this, but if you do: Vincent Price is the actor who seems to typify your channel. If you decided to do his entire filmography (and it's huge), you would ALWAYS have a movie that scratch whatever kind of itch
I definitely want to explore more of his films, thanks for watching!
Mr price has so many great performances to choose from. Last man on earth good, oh and try the Dr. Phebes films, but I think the most scary is in a film called witch finder General.
Yes, that creepy arm you saw reaching for Nora was in fact David, attempting to scare Nora even more. lol Poor girl kept screaming throughout the movie.
He was definitely committed to his plan! 😬
@@ReelReviewsWithJen Well, was it his plan, or Annabelle's? 😜lol
This movie ranked at #37 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo
it is sad the actress who played Nora committed suicide
Vincent Price is a master. Great reaction. Come up to Edmonton and I'll introduce you to the board game Betrayal At House On The Hill, which is an homage to this classic movie.
Horror Express is a great movie and is in public domain. Stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, two other great actors.
If you are dipping your toe into horror films this time period is a great place to start. Long before gore and CGI these films depend on the story itself. HoHH is a classic example. You may also enjoy The Old Dark House (1932), considered to be the original Haunted House film - even though there are no ghosts. You should watch the 1963 film The Haunting. It is close to the original book (The Haunting of Hill House). It is completely different from the (wonderful) series but you will find so many threads that were taken and woven into the series. It is also considered to be one of the best Haunted House movies even to this day.
I'm guessing the rope scene was probably played backwards ( it was wrapped around her legs first, and then gently pulled to unfurl the rope). It was one of the Allied Artist's more profitable films at the time.
Ah yes that’s definitely possible! So cool!
Love love love this movie! I always watch this one during Halloween.
I can definitely see why it’s a classic!
@@ReelReviewsWithJen Another classic is 1963's The Haunting. Both HoHH and The Haunting had remakes in the 90's and while both were okay, I prefer the classic versions.
No it is not based on a book. But the screen writer, Robb White, was the author of many books including one of the best children's books ever written: THE LION'S PAW.
El Goog says: $10,000 in 1959 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $96,614.43 today,
Or about $90,514 last week. :)
Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver formed Dark Castle Entertainment to produce updates of William Castle films for modern audiences. Their first film was a remake of House on Haunted Hill (1999). You should check that out. It’s actually better than the original.
please more of big Vince, a true legend and one of my role models 🤪
I’m definitely trying to add more of his films into rotation, an icon for sure!
@@ReelReviewsWithJen 🙂
This is really a wonderful crime-noir / murder mystery. I forget that if I haven't seen it in a while... someone's gonna get killed - who? And who did it? Who's setting the stage?
Watch this movie regularly. So much fun.
You should REALLY check out the 1963 film THE HAUNTING,, a horror masterpiece and the first film based on Jackson's superb novel. Nothing compares to it.
The remake was pretty fun too.
Diary of a Madman is a great Vincent Price movie.
You should definitely check out another Vincent Price classic "The Last Man On Earth". It heavily inspired Night of the Living Dead.
They based this famous house as a guide for Rick Deckard's apartment for Bladerunner.
Love this movie, and unlike alot of films the re-make is definitely worth a look.
I thought the remake was awful!
Thought this title was in the public domain (free of copyright)....good for watch alongs or full unedited reactions
Exterior is a real house. Inside is a sound stage.
The Haunting of Hill House (1963) is also a great Horror Movie.
According to an inflation calculator I just looked up, $10,000 in 1959 is $104,248.45 in 2023.
the only other acter is Richard McCord Long was an American actor best known for his leading roles in three ABC television series, including The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor, and Bourbon Street Beat.
The remake was a decent thriller but nothing compared to the original. It has more gore and takes place in an old sanitarium.
plus the remake actually had ghosts in it :P
the remake of this is quite good as well it lays more into the ghosts angle, but its more based on the story but its different , another good haunted house is the original the Haunting, very creepy something about that film really freaks me out i dont know why
Have you seen The Innocents from 1961? That's my favorite haunted house movie.
Fantastic film
You should see the original movie of The Haunting, with Julie Harris. Much closer to the Shirley Jackson novel than the Netflix series (which was good but really abandoned ambiguity).
The haunting (of hill house) 1960 ;)