The Haunting (1999)

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Better than its reputation implies

“The much-maligned remake of the classic 1963 film of the same name, 1999's The Haunting is a better flick than its reputation implies, thanks largely to a charismatic cast and exceptional set design. Scripted by David Self (Road to Perdition), the feature is based on Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House (which recently inspired a terrific Netflix series), and is actually more of a re-adaptation than a remake, since the production company could not obtain the remake rights for the 1963 film. Produced on an eye-watering $80 million budget, and with blockbuster extraordinaire Jan de Bont (Twister, Speed) at the helm, The Haunting is a visually striking horror movie, but it does not leave a lasting impression or get under your skin, which is a shame considering the talent an” read more

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" Directed by: Jan de Bont Produced by: Susan Arnold, Jan de Bont, Steven Spielberg, Danny Roth, and Colin Wilson Written by: David Self Based on the novel, "The Haunting of Hill House" by: Shirley Jackson Based on the story by: Nelson Golding Cinematography: Karl Walter Linderlaub Music by: Jerry Goldsmith Distributed by: DreamWorks SKG"