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The Haunting (1963)

โ€œYou may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 737 votes 1h 52m g Horror

#13 of 17 films from 1963 #168 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Robert Wise ยท Written by Shirley Jackson, Nelson Gidding

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Overview

Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horrorโ€ฆ

Cast

Julie Harrisas Eleanor Lance
Claire Bloomas Theodora
Richard Johnsonas Dr. John Markway
Russ Tamblynas Luke Sanderson
Fay Comptonas Mrs. Sanderson
Rosalie Crutchleyas Mrs. Dudley
Lois Maxwellas Grace Markway
Valentine Dyallas Mr. Dudley
Diane Clareas Carrie Fredericks
Ronald Adamas Eldridge Harper
Pamela Buckleyas First Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
Frieda Knorras Second Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
Amy Dalbyas Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited)
Rosemary Dorkenas Abigail Crain's Nurse's Companion (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMarch 28, 1963
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” shorter as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$1,050,000
Box office$1,020,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0057129

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Questions

How long is The Haunting?
The Haunting runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is The Haunting worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 737 votes, which places it #13 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 29%) and #168 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Haunting?
The Haunting was directed by Robert Wise. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Sound of Music (1965), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), West Side Story (1961).
Who stars in The Haunting?
Julie Harris as Eleanor Lance; Claire Bloom as Theodora; Richard Johnson as Dr. John Markway; Russ Tamblyn as Luke Sanderson; Fay Compton as Mrs. Sanderson; Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Dudley.
What is The Haunting rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Haunting?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/73922.

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