The Old Dark House
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
Release Year
1963
Runtime
86 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Story Snapshot
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
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