The Haunting (1963)
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1h 51m
A professor gathers a small team to investigate the eerie history of Hill House, a sprawling New England mansion long rumored to be haunted. As unsettling events unfold, tensions rise and the group’s perceptions of reality begin to blur. The film maintains an atmosphere of growing dread through psychological nuance and shadowy visuals, leaving both characters and viewers unsure of what is imagined and what is real. Released in 1963, this adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel remains a cornerstone of understated horror.
Cast:
Julie Harris as Eleanor "Nell" Lance
Claire Bloom as Theodora "Theo"
Richard Johnson as Dr John Markway
Russ Tamblyn as Luke Sannerson
Fay Compton as Mrs Sannerson
Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs Dudley
Lois Maxwell as Grace Markway
Valentine Dyall as Mr Dudley
Diane Clare as Carrie Fredericks
Ronald Adam as Eldridge Harper
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Directed by Robert Wise
Produced by Robert Wise
Screenplay by Nelson Gidding
Cinematography by Davis Boulton
Production Design by Elliot Scott
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