RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL is a sequel to the theatrical hit House on Haunted Hill, a remake of the Vincent Price horror classic from 1959. House on Haunted Hill (1999) that starred Geoffrey Rush and Famke Janssen, The story revolved around a millionaire who offers a group of diverse people $1,000,000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past. The film was a was a theatrical hit and, and has sold-through over 300,000 DVD units to date in the U.K.
This sequel aims to build on the success of what made the first film so popular, namely the knockabout horror, classic villainy and unrelenting action that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats right through to the nerve-racking climax. Add to this the style and extravagance that one has come to expect from a Joel Silver production and horror fans have themselves here a real fright filled delight for Halloween.
Sarah Wolfe was the only living survivor from the massacre at the Vannacutt Mansion, but no one believed her claims that ghosts were responsible for the gruesome murders that took place there. Now her recent and questionable suicide leaves her sister, Ariel, no choice but to devote herself to finding out who - or what - was responsible for her death. Ariel discovers that Sarah sent her the diary of the sadistic Dr. Vannacutt just before she died, offering clues to the diabolical evil that resides within the house. But the diary also makes Ariel a target in a deadly treasure hunt that leads a group of unwitting victims back to the Vannacutt Mansion, reawakening the terror imprisoned within the house on the hill. This time, the house and the evil spirits inside are out to make sure that no one leaves alive.
Return to House on Haunted Hill is released though Warner Home Video on 15th October.
