The great thing about this film is that it's hilarious! (By modern standards, everything is super-cheesy) but I imagine the 3D effect of the skeleton coming toward the screen, or the scary blind caretaker gliding out of the room on a dolly (we laughed) must have been pretty frightening. The acting is equally as hilarious, complete with DRAMATIC! wipes of two of the main characters at the start of the movie. Mike and I also loved Vincent Price staring right into the camera to say something ominous. Classic.
All this being said, there were some genuinely creepy moments (like the second time we see the blind caretaker, or when the young girl is grabbed from behind - the first time) that were spaced in between the hilarity so well that they were always a surprise. Not to mention that both my brother and I felt very "well I didn't see that coming" when the bigger twist was revealed. This movie is recommended viewing when you can laugh at it with someone else. Plus, it's just GOTTA be better than its remake.
Score: 6/10
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