The Haunting (1963): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Haunting is a 1963 horror film directed by Robert Wise, starring Richard Johnson, Fay Compton and Ronald Adam. It is based on The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and Laura Miller. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $847 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Director at the Golden Globes 1964. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic. Stream it on AMC+ and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Haunting About?
The premise of The Haunting without spoilers, adapted from The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and Laura Miller. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following her mother's death, Alexis returns to Hill House, a sprawling estate filled with unsettling history. As she settles in, long-buried family secrets begin to surface, stirring a sinister presence that threatens her and those around her. A descent into psychological terror unfolds, challenging her perception of reality and exposing a terrifying darkness within the house and herself.
The Haunting Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- haunted house
- gothic horror
- overnight in a haunted house
- 19th century
- supernatural horror
- mansion
- voice over inner thoughts
- parapsychology
- lesbianism
- research
- gothic
- library
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- based on novel
- hearing voices
- tree
- disappearance
- rococo
- 1870s
- anthropologist
- poltergeist
- throwing salt over shoulder
- cold spot
- voice over narration
- internal monologue
- statue
- country estate
- harp
- spiral staircase
- psychic
- steering wheel
- trapdoor
- 20th century
- hill house
- montage
- insanity
- suicide by hanging
- stairway
- bedridden invalid
- circular staircase
- solitude
- cigarette smoking
- card shark
- caretaker
- subjective camera
- darkness
- reflection in a mirror
- canopied bed
- nervousness
- connecting bathroom
- reference to a witch
Where to Watch The Haunting
Stream it on AMC+ and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Haunting Cast
Richard Johnson leads the cast, with Fay Compton and Ronald Adam. Directed by Robert Wise; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Wise
Also Starring in The Haunting
· 6 moreThe Haunting Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Haunting 74 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Haunting Plot Summary
What happens in The Haunting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with an eerie narration set against the haunting silhouette of Hill House during the night. The speaker, Dr. John Markway (Richard Johnson), ominously states, “An evil old house, the kind some people call haunted is like an undiscovered country waiting to be explored. Hill House had stood for 90 years and might stand for 90 more. Silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House. ” After the title and credits, the tale continues, detailing the spine-chilling history of Hill House. The narrative unfolds the tragic stories of its past, from scandals to murder, insanity, and suicide, all of which makes the house a perfect subject for Markway’s investigative pursuits—*“Scandal, murder, insanity, suicide: The history of Hill House was ideal.
Full summary
The whole story of The Haunting, scene by scene
The Haunting Box Office
The Haunting grossed $847 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$847
- International
- $847
The Haunting Awards & Nominations
The Haunting earned 1 award nomination, including Best Director at the Golden Globes 1964.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1964 1 nomination- Nominated Best Director – Robert Wise
The Haunting Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 3 clips, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer The Haunting - The Psychological Cut (Teaser Trailer)
- Clip The Haunting 1963 - In Colour
- Clip The Haunting: The Implicit Cut - First Encounter (Scene Comparison)
- Clip The Haunting: The Implicit Cut - Arrival (Scene comparison)
How Well Do You Know The Haunting?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the primary investigator in 'The Haunting'?
Cars in The Haunting
5 cars on screen, including the 1960 Hillman Husky Series II and the 1955 Hillman Husky Phase I.
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1960 Hillman Husky Series II Important role -
1955 Hillman Husky Phase I Minor role -
1951 Packard 200 Minor role -
1958 Plymouth Custom Suburban Background role
The Haunting Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “La casa encantada” and “Desafio ao Além”.
- Also known as
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- La casa encantada
- Desafio ao Além
- La Maison du Diable
- Будинок з привидами
- Bis das Blut gefriert
- Gli invasati
- La mansión encantada
- Perili Ev
- 邪屋
- Ο Στοιχειωμένος Πύργος
- A Casa Maldita
- A ház hideg szíve
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- Будинок із привидами
- Логово Дьявола
- Nawiedzony Dom
- Desafio do Além
- 더 헌팅
- La casa embrujada
- たたり
- บ้านหลอนกระตุกวิญญาน
- Spøgeriet på Hill House
- Strašení
- 猛鬼屋
- Det spökar på Hill House
- Yö kauhujen talossa
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Movies Like The Haunting
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting and The Haunting of Julia.
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The Haunting of Hill House 2018 -
The Haunting 1999 -
The Haunting of Julia 1977 -
Haunt 2014 -
Haunted 2017 -
The Haunting of Bly Manor 2020 -
House of Shadows 2020 -
Haunting of Winchester House 2009 -
The Haunting of Marsten Manor 2007 -
The Haunting of Hell House 1999 -
House on Haunted Hill 1959 -
The Haunting of Julia 1981
The Haunting FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Haunting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Haunting?
The Haunting runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Haunting released?
The Haunting was released on September 18, 1963.
Who directed The Haunting?
The Haunting was directed by Robert Wise.
More films by Robert Wise Who is in the cast of The Haunting?
The Haunting stars Richard Johnson, Fay Compton and Ronald Adam, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Haunting?
In the US, The Haunting is streaming on AMC+ and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Haunting make at the box office?
The Haunting grossed $847 worldwide.
How is The Haunting rated?
The Haunting has 74 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is The Haunting based on a book?
Yes. The Haunting is adapted from The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and Laura Miller.
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