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Some people find black-and-white movies too far removed from modern sensibilities, especially when it comes to horror. The combination of the Hayes Code preventing anything too graphic and the lack of advanced special effects can turn off today's audiences. But sometimes, it's exactly that lack of finesse and exaggerated reactions to pedestrian frights that make these old horror films so enjoyable.
By the end of the film, Annabelle is so frightened by a walking, talking skeleton that she topples backwards into an open vat of acid. First of all, the very fact that there’s an open vat of acid just sitting around in the basement is enough to push the film into camp territory on its own. But the appearance of the skeleton is even more hilarious, as it looks like something you could buy at any cheap Halloween store.
Related How William Castle Cemented Joan Crawford as a Camp Horror Movie Goddess The low-budget exploitation film director capitalized on Crawford's 'Baby Jane' success and propelled her into fright fest superstardom. ‘House on Haunted Hill’ Director William Castle Was Famous for Gimmicks Close The kitschy, low-budget nature of House on Haunted Hill should come as no surprise to anyone who looks at the credits. The director, William Castle, was well-known for creating low-budget movies on a short timeline. But even more telling than that is his penchant for “gimmicks” during the releases of these movies, usually given a sensational name Castle made up himself. These included “Percepto” and “Illusion-O” .
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