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Mood:
- AtmosphericSuspensefulScary
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Plot:
- GhostMentally UnstableMysterious CharacterSupernatural AbilityDomestic DisturbanceInvestigationPsychologicalCurses Spells and Rituals more...
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Genres:
- HorrorMysteryThriller
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century40s
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Place:
- New EnglandUSAIndoors
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Style:
- Ensemble Cast
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- SeriousSemi Fantastic
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Look:
- B&W
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The Haunting, 1963
English
USA
Profile of The Haunting
The Haunting can be described as atmospheric, scary, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around domestic disturbances, mental instability, and a mysterious character. The main genres are thriller, horror, and mystery. In terms of style, The Haunting stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is serious. It is set, at least in part, indoors. The Haunting is located in New England. It takes place in the 20th century. Visually, it is black and white. The Haunting is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed.
Summary of The Haunting
A paranormal investigator invites a trio of people to help him examine Hill House, a sinister family estate haunted by the angry souls from its troubled past. While Eleanor (Julie Harris) looks for an escape from the memory of her recently-deceased mother, she becomes increasingly obsessed with the history of the huge, ominous house. Based on Shirley Jackson's lyrical novel, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, and one of the most frightening psychological horror films ever made, featuring virtually no blood, gore, or monsters for its effective scares.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 18 September 1963 |
| Runtime: | 112 min |
Cast and Crew
as Eleanor 'Nell' Lance
as Theodora 'Theo'
as Dr. John Markway
as Luke Sanderson
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