Furthermore, the actual scares are mostly lame, and having the actresses scream their lungs out at every opportunity doesn't really cover this up. The movie also is too long much of the overextended romantic subplot could have been pared out. For one thing, the attempt at a light touch misfires, as it causes the scariness to dissipate rather than to provide a contrast to it. However, I also agree that the attempt is not really a success though it does start out promisingly, and it has a few good touches, it misses the mark. The John Stanley "Creature Features" book describes this movie as William Conrad's failed attempt to make a William Castle movie, and I can see his point there are moments here where I can definitely sense Castle's influence, especially in comparison to HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. His daughter, who he hasn't seen in years, will inherit his entire fortune if she agrees to spend seven nights in his old mansion. When a famous magician dies, he is buried with instructions that imply that he will return from the dead. Featuring Connie Stevens, Dean Jones, Cesar Romero
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