This is the only episode in the entire series where the title sequence is different. Moreover, following the episode's prologue, Judith Arthy is named in the title sequence in place of Annette Andre, although no image of Arthy is used.
Her character Jeannie Hopkirk is explained away as being on holiday, and Jenny ( Judith Arthy), Jeannie's sister, who first appeared in " A Disturbing Case", is standing in for Jeannie as Jeff Randall's secretary. Those of us with an appetite for haunted house stories know that a house with a deadly history foreshadows future doom for those story characters that choose to roam its rooms and corridors. Marty finds a psychic group meeting close by and manages to ask for help through one of the members, who attend the manor and rescue Jeff.Īnnette Andre does not appear in this episode, as she was ill at the time of recording. Who can survive the night in the House on Haunted Hill There have been many tragic deaths within its confines. The criminals attack and restrain Jeff with Jenny. They find out that the house is a front for a diamond-fencing organization. But instead was a bit long and boring to follow through with. Jeff realizes that Jenny has been taken there, and joins Marty to investigate. The book could've been well written from the point of view of one character telling the story of her/his trip to this haunted house. Vincent Price is a master and performed wonderfully, as did the others all gave great performances. I can fully see why this has been said to be a classic, it gives off a Cluedo vibe with a hint of darkness.
Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. House on Haunted Hill (1959) is a sophisticated horror movie from the late 50s era. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. Webster contacts Jeff to ask why Jeff's car, which Jenny was using, is parked outside the Manor. Instant downloads of all 1530 LitChart PDFs (including The Haunting of Hill House). Jeff attempts to expose Previss, but Previss reveals he has kidnapped Jeannie's sister Jenny to make sure he cooperates. Previss, threatens Jeff, then offers him £5000 to close the case. He takes the second, a diamond theft from Mortland, himself. He sends Marty to investigate the first, a supposedly-haunted mansion, Merston Manor, for a Mr.