The original 'House on Haunted Hill' movie, directed by William Castle, was released.
The remake of 'House on Haunted Hill', directed by William Malone, was released.
Announcement and preparations began for the original 'House on Haunted Hill' film production.
Wealthy industrialist Frederick Loren sends out invitations to five strangers promising them $10,000 each if they survive a night in the haunted house.
The invited guests arrive at the eerie mansion, ready to attempt the night survival challenge.
Frederick Loren explains the rules: if any of the guests leave before sunrise, they forfeit the prize money.
Unexplainable and frightening phenomena begin to happen within the house, heightening the guests' fear.
One of the guests is mysteriously murdered under frightening circumstances, increasing tension and suspicion among the survivors.
It is revealed through investigation that the murders were orchestrated by Frederick Loren and his wife Evelyn in an insurance scam.
A struggle ensues between the survivors and the Lores as the truth comes out and tensions escalate.
The remaining guests escape the haunted house as dawn breaks, ending the night filled with terror and deceit.
