I'm definitely a fan and it features two of my favourite actors - Roddy McDowell and Michael Gough. It's an exploration of science vs metaphysics and is a real winner. Even though the unveiling shows malevolent supernatural forces, it's all done so well it seems perfectly plausible. Creepy and effective.
Just about the best example there is of a haunted house film, although I do rather like Tobe Hooper's Polteergeist - but for completely different reasons and there's no way to compare the two. The only real true comparison would be to Robert Wise's masterful The Haunting which is also a truly remarkable film that relies on chills and atmosphere rather than gore and grue.
But when all is said and done, The Legend of Hell House is probably my favourite haunted house movie with The Haunting and Poltergeist running close behind.
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