Suave supernatural investigator Jonathan Fletcher (a sturdy performance by Kerwin Matthews) and his easygoing assistant Sajid Rowe (likable Cal Bellini) check out a mansion owned by lovely young Angela Martin (an appealing portrayal by the fetching Marj Dusay) that's rumored to be haunted.
Director Lela Swift, working from a tight script by Dan Curtis and Sam Hall, does a capable job of crafting a spooky atmosphere, relates the compelling story at a steady pace, and makes fine use of the rundown mansion set that's full of dust and cobwebs. Matthews and Bellini make for engaging leads while character actor Thayer David lends sound support as gruff caretaker Seth Blakely. The competent cinematography boasts lots of neat zoom-ins and overhead camera shots. Bob Cobert's shivery score hits the spine-tingling spot. Worth a watch.
Director Lela Swift, working from a tight script by Dan Curtis and Sam Hall, does a capable job of crafting a spooky atmosphere, relates the compelling story at a steady pace, and makes fine use of the rundown mansion set that's full of dust and cobwebs. Matthews and Bellini make for engaging leads while character actor Thayer David lends sound support as gruff caretaker Seth Blakely. The competent cinematography boasts lots of neat zoom-ins and overhead camera shots. Bob Cobert's shivery score hits the spine-tingling spot. Worth a watch.