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Joshua D. Reighley (Spokane, WA United States) –

  

When I first saw this book, I was pretty excited. It looked like a very inexpensive way to introduce folks to my bat house hobby. I purchased the book, and read it immediately. I was a little bit disappointed. It seems like this book covers all of the main points about building successful bat house, but it was much harder to follow than the “Bat House Builder’s Handbook.” I also felt that the plans looked much less detailed, and the pictures were lacking in general.

This book did have a ton of information about exluding bats, and I think that it is probably an exellent referance for people who are looking to get bats out of their attic.

While this book is a decent bat house book, I would recomend that folks interested in building bat houses shell out the extra few dollars and get the “Bat House builder’s handbook” instead.

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http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-615 Michael M. Wilk Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:02:50 +0000 http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/#comment-615 <i>Review by Michael M. Wilk for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Classics-Vol-House-Haunted/dp/6305436452%3FSubscriptionId%3D15E6RKMFBJEXRZYGFP02%26tag%3Dbathousekits-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D6305436452" rel="nofollow">Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill</a></i> <b>Rating: <img src="http://www.bathousekits.com/wp-content/plugins/WPRobot3/images/5.png" /></b> Two fun "Creepy old house" flicks, from that old paragon of cheaply produced films, Allied Artists, (formerly Monogram),have been released on one DVD. "House on Haunted Hill", the better-known of the two, is a now-legendary William Castle opus, full of cheap shocks, including the infamous vat of acid in a wine cellar, an unsuccessful murder plot (with a twist), campy performances, little credibility, and is a real "party" film. "The Bat", while a little on the slow side, does have Vincent Price and the wonderful Agnes Moorehead. The woman did EVERYTHING well! The story line creaks, and is a little slow-going, but I always enjoyed it-mainly due to Agnes' performance. This was another childhood favorite of mine, along with "Haunted Hill", which used to run on "Million Dollar Movie" about 100 times in one week! The picture quality is excellent on both films (you can REALLY see how cheap the sets are), and if you're 40-something like myself, it will bring back memories of a mug of hot cocoa, "Melody" cookies, and an old black-and-white TV set with rabbit ears. My favorite part in "Haunted Hill"-Carolyn Craig runs shrieking through the house (her screams could wake the dead)-Alan Marshal knocks on Vincent Price's door, and asks, "Did you hear anything?" to which Vincent replies, "Organ music?" Review by Michael M. Wilk for Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill
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Two fun “Creepy old house” flicks, from that old paragon of cheaply produced films, Allied Artists, (formerly Monogram),have been released on one DVD. “House on Haunted Hill”, the better-known of the two, is a now-legendary William Castle opus, full of cheap shocks, including the infamous vat of acid in a wine cellar, an unsuccessful murder plot (with a twist), campy performances, little credibility, and is a real “party” film. “The Bat”, while a little on the slow side, does have Vincent Price and the wonderful Agnes Moorehead. The woman did EVERYTHING well! The story line creaks, and is a little slow-going, but I always enjoyed it-mainly due to Agnes’ performance. This was another childhood favorite of mine, along with “Haunted Hill”, which used to run on “Million Dollar Movie” about 100 times in one week! The picture quality is excellent on both films (you can REALLY see how cheap the sets are), and if you’re 40-something like myself, it will bring back memories of a mug of hot cocoa, “Melody” cookies, and an old black-and-white TV set with rabbit ears. My favorite part in “Haunted Hill”-Carolyn Craig runs shrieking through the house (her screams could wake the dead)-Alan Marshal knocks on Vincent Price’s door, and asks, “Did you hear anything?” to which Vincent replies, “Organ music?”

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http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-614 Christian Pelchat Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:22:32 +0000 http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/#comment-614 <i>Review by Christian Pelchat for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Classics-Vol-House-Haunted/dp/6305436452%3FSubscriptionId%3D15E6RKMFBJEXRZYGFP02%26tag%3Dbathousekits-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D6305436452" rel="nofollow">Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill</a></i> <b>Rating: <img src="http://www.bathousekits.com/wp-content/plugins/WPRobot3/images/4.png" /></b> The Bat:A mystery Writer (Angus Moorehead) and her housemates(Darla Hood & Lenita Lane) rents a creppy old manison. Where a Serial Killer knows as the Bat is stalking them.House on Haunted Hill:When five strangers (Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig, Elisha Cook Jr. & Julie Mithchum) are Invivted by a Millionaire (Vincent Price) and his mean-spirited wife (Carol Ohmart) to the rule of the deal is:If the five stay for the night, they will get $10,000, if they survived the night in this Haunted House.Directed by Crane Wilbur made a watchable Suspense Thriller. Price plays a Doctor here, not as Sound as House on Haunted Hill, that one was much more Better. DVD`s has a good non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1) transfer and a fine Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Sound. Grade:B. Directed by William Castle (The Tinger), Well the Best is House on Haunted Hill, the format of the film is a non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1) transfer (Not the Original 1.85:1 Transfer) and a clear Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Sound. Grade:B+. Review by Christian Pelchat for Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill
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The Bat:A mystery Writer (Angus Moorehead) and her housemates(Darla Hood & Lenita Lane) rents a creppy old manison. Where a Serial Killer knows as the Bat is stalking them.House on Haunted Hill:When five strangers (Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig, Elisha Cook Jr. & Julie Mithchum) are Invivted by a Millionaire (Vincent Price) and his mean-spirited wife (Carol Ohmart) to the rule of the deal is:If the five stay for the night, they will get $10,000, if they survived the night in this Haunted House.Directed by Crane Wilbur made a watchable Suspense Thriller. Price plays a Doctor here, not as Sound as House on Haunted Hill, that one was much more Better. DVD`s has a good non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1) transfer and a fine Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Sound. Grade:B. Directed by William Castle (The Tinger), Well the Best is House on Haunted Hill, the format of the film is a non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1) transfer (Not the Original 1.85:1 Transfer) and a clear Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Sound. Grade:B+.

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http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-613 T. A. Hansen Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:25:44 +0000 http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/#comment-613 <i>Review by T. A. Hansen for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Classics-Vol-House-Haunted/dp/6305436452%3FSubscriptionId%3D15E6RKMFBJEXRZYGFP02%26tag%3Dbathousekits-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D6305436452" rel="nofollow">Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill</a></i> <b>Rating: <img src="http://www.bathousekits.com/wp-content/plugins/WPRobot3/images/4.png" /></b> There are no extras on this Roan DVD, not even a menu. If you need extras, do not purchase this. If you want see two movies that are sharp and crisp then look no further. The sound is good. I heard no hiss. Both movies are interesting and well acted. Review by T. A. Hansen for Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill
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There are no extras on this Roan DVD, not even a menu. If you need extras, do not purchase this. If you want see two movies that are sharp and crisp then look no further. The sound is good. I heard no hiss. Both movies are interesting and well acted.

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http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-612 LUCIEN LESSARD Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:23:08 +0000 http://www.bathousekits.com/675/horror-classics-vol-3-the-bathouse-on-haunted-hill/#comment-612 <i>Review by LUCIEN LESSARD for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Classics-Vol-House-Haunted/dp/6305436452%3FSubscriptionId%3D15E6RKMFBJEXRZYGFP02%26tag%3Dbathousekits-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D6305436452" rel="nofollow">Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill</a></i> <b>Rating: <img src="http://www.bathousekits.com/wp-content/plugins/WPRobot3/images/4.png" /></b> I never saw Vincent Price Film, Expect for His Supporting Role in Dead Heat(1988). I did like House On Haunted Hill, I enjoy More Than The Bat. Good Film with Some Scares, The Film is a Bit Chessy at Times but Well directed By William Castle, He Produced 1968 Shocker-Rosemary`s Baby.The Bat was Remade Three Times Before Vincent Price, Star or We can say in a Supporting Role. This Version was Made in 1959. The Lead was Agnes Moorehead(The Hit T.V. series-bewitched) as Novelist write about Suspenseful Horror Book. The Bat is More Suspense Film Than A Horror Film, Also a Mystery One, Who Is The Bat?. The House On Haunted Hill is More Of An Film With Surprises.Technical Information is a Mistake Is Not Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono is Actually Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono.The House On Haunted Hill Real Widescreen Aspect Ratio is 1.85:1 not 1.66:1. Maybe for The Bat but Not The House On Haunted Hill.Roan Group did a Good Job with the Double Feature Films. The Only Thing is Missing the Usual Traliers on Every DVD Films. For The Bat and House On Haunted Hill. No Production Notes Also. Actually The Picture is More Clearer With The Bat Than The House On Haunted Hill.Warner DVD Video Relase-The House On Haunted Hill in Pan&Scan And Original Widescreen Format 1.85:1, Original Theatrical Tralier and Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono. The Picture is Much Clearer and We Actually See The String On The Skeleton, When Vincent Character is Scarying His Double Crossing Wife To Death.Still For Vincent Price Fans, Will Enjoy Double Feature of These Classics Films. Review by LUCIEN LESSARD for Horror Classics, Vol. 3: The Bat/House on Haunted Hill
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I never saw Vincent Price Film, Expect for His Supporting Role in Dead Heat(1988). I did like House On Haunted Hill, I enjoy More Than The Bat. Good Film with Some Scares, The Film is a Bit Chessy at Times but Well directed By William Castle, He Produced 1968 Shocker-Rosemary`s Baby.The Bat was Remade Three Times Before Vincent Price, Star or We can say in a Supporting Role. This Version was Made in 1959. The Lead was Agnes Moorehead(The Hit T.V. series-bewitched) as Novelist write about Suspenseful Horror Book. The Bat is More Suspense Film Than A Horror Film, Also a Mystery One, Who Is The Bat?. The House On Haunted Hill is More Of An Film With Surprises.Technical Information is a Mistake Is Not Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono is Actually Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono.The House On Haunted Hill Real Widescreen Aspect Ratio is 1.85:1 not 1.66:1. Maybe for The Bat but Not The House On Haunted Hill.Roan Group did a Good Job with the Double Feature Films. The Only Thing is Missing the Usual Traliers on Every DVD Films. For The Bat and House On Haunted Hill. No Production Notes Also. Actually The Picture is More Clearer With The Bat Than The House On Haunted Hill.Warner DVD Video Relase-The House On Haunted Hill in Pan&Scan And Original Widescreen Format 1.85:1, Original Theatrical Tralier and Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono. The Picture is Much Clearer and We Actually See The String On The Skeleton, When Vincent Character is Scarying His Double Crossing Wife To Death.Still For Vincent Price Fans, Will Enjoy Double Feature of These Classics Films.

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