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“Shirley Jackson’s seminal haunted house novel gets the film adaptation treatment deserving of its artistry and exemplary skill in Robert Wise’s 1963 feature, The Haunting. He captures the emotional unease of the characters, most notably Eleanor, so well and all without displaying a ghostly vision. No matter, the atmosphere of sustained uncertainty and terror he creates makes you somehow convinced that there were spectral presences hidden away in the corners of the frame. The film follows the novels various character studies and beats expertly. We’re gathered here for academic purposes, those of Professor John Markway to be exact, and the three others we meet are here as test subjects for detecting supernatural phenomena. We’ve got Luke, living heir to the mansion’s property,” read more
31 Days of Horror (Halloween) 2018 (31 movies items)" Date: 10/28/2018 Viewed: Blu-Ray Re-watch Note: One of my favorite ghost and haunted house movies since I was a kid. People these days love Insidious, The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity, but this movie is one of my favorite ghost film next to the original House on Haunted Hill and Poltergeist. I love the story, characters, and the cinematography in this movie. The movie being shot in black and white really help this movie feel more chilling. The camera angles and reflections in this movie"
Slant’s 100 Greatest Horror Films – 2018 Edition (100 movies items)"Cacophonous knocking, inexplicable coldness, and doors that have a habit of opening and closing when no one’s looking—the horrors of Hill House are almost entirely unseen in Robert Wise’s adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s famous novel The Haunting of Hill House. But they’re nonetheless chillingly tangible, brought to life by The Haunting‘s supercharged production values: Elliot Scott’s dazzlingly florid interiors; Davis Boulton’s swooping, darting wide-angle cinematography; and, mo"
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (1960's) (153 movies items)" Notes: I haven't seen this one yet..."
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) (1001 movies items)" Notes: I haven't seen this one yet..."
Collection: From Novel to Film (780 movies items)"TITLE OF WRITTEN WORK: The Haunting of Hill HousePUBLISHED FORMAT: novelAUTHOR/CREATOR: Shirley JacksonORIGINAL PUBLICATION YEAR: 1959HAVE I READ: YesNOTES: N/A "
Dark Warrior's Top 150 Movie's Of All Time 
Films that did not need a remake. (21 movies items)"A sinful waste of film to attempt to remake this film."
Project #1 -1001 Movies I Must see Before I die- (1167 movies items)" Rating iMDB: My Rating: Director: Actors: Genre: The Plot:"
Dark Warrior's 101 Movies You Must See... (101 movies items)" 1963 The Film Industry Rating : 2 for Remarquable IMBD Rating : 7.6 My Rating : 2.0 for Exceptionnal "
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500 Essential Cult Movies (502 movies items)" A rarity in a genre known for its over-the-top gore. It's as expertly handled as any Hitchcock film; the psychological tension is palpable and the frightening scenes are genuine, tapping into deep fears present in the universal human condition, rather than relying on cheap "Boo!" moments. Because of this, The Haunting has only become more famous since its release over forty years ago, and it's often considered the most successful haunted house story of all time. "
