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Silver Screen Standards: The Haunting (1963)

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 18, 2021

Silver Screen Standards: The Haunting (1963) If anyone tries to tell you that old horror movies aren’t scary, The Haunting (1963) is there to prove them wrong. This terrifying adaptation of the novel by Shirley Jackson still has plenty of chills and thrills to offer modern audiences, even though read more

The Haunting of Julia (aka: Full Circle)

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Feb 9, 2020

(1977) Directed by Richard Loncraine; Written by Dave Humphries; Based on the novel Julia by Peter Straub; Starring: Mia Farrow, Keir Dullea, Tom Conti, Jill Bennett, Robin Gammell and Cathleen Nesbitt; Available on DVD (Import) Rating: **** “I’m happy. Excited about everything bei read more

From the Archives: The Haunting ( 1963 )

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Oct 15, 2019

Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn, Julie Harris and Richard Johnson pose for this great publicity shot for The Haunting ( 1963 ). Director Robert Wise launched a new era of horror films with this thrilling ghost story and proved that fear can be invoked without displaying gore.  From the Archives&n read more

The Haunting Spiral Staircase

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Aug 18, 2018

The Barrymores were to Hollywood what the Redgraves were to England: A “royal” family of talented actors, expended on more than one generation. My friend Crystal is one of the Barrymore’s great admirers and she reminds it to us every year with her always expected Barrymore Trilogy read more

The Haunting (1963)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jan 4, 2018

The Haunting Directed by Robert Wise Written by Nelson Giddings from the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 1963/USA Argyle Enterprises Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Jack-of-all-trades Robert Wise made a haunted house movie truly scary through implication learned at the hands of read more

THE HAUNTING (1963) at #LoewsJersey

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 26, 2014

I spent almost my entire weekend watching classic horror at the Landmark Loews in Jersey City. Lucky! On Friday night they featured F. W. Murnau’s NOSFERATU and last night great crowds assembled for a fantastic double bill, James Whale’s FRANKENSTEIN (1931) followed by Robert Wise’ read more

Saturday Double Feature Bonus: The Haunting (1963) and…

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Aug 3, 2013

So earlier today I posted the usual Saturday Double Feature where I take a movie that’s currently in the theaters an pair it with another movie from the 90s or before to make an imaginary double feature. You know, like if I were running my own theater and could pick and choose movies at a whim read more

The Haunting (1963)

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Oct 19, 2012

The Haunting (Robert Wise, 1963) Dr. Markway, doing research to prove the existence of ghosts, investigates Hill House, a large, eerie mansion with a lurid history of violent death and insanity. Normally, this self proclaimed film critic would stay away from ghost stories and movies about sup read more

Classic Films in Focus: THE HAUNTING (1963)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 1, 2012

Shirley Jackson is best known today for her literature anthology standard, "The Lottery," but her 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House, is widely regarded as one of the best modern horror stories; the 1963 film adaptation, called simply The Haunting, brings Jackson's eerie tale of fear and psychol read more

Classic Films in Focus: THE HAUNTING (1963)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 1, 2012

Shirley Jackson is best known today for her literature anthology standard, "The Lottery," but her 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House, is widely regarded as one of the best modern horror stories; the 1963 film adaptation, called simply The Haunting, brings Jackson's eerie tale of fear and psychol read more

The Haunting Melody of The Uninvited (1944)

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Oct 23, 2011

  The Uninvited, from Paramount Pictures in 1944, is an elegantly spooky Rebecca-esque romance with more than one haunting quality. Yes, Windward House, the sea cliff-situated home central to the story, is haunted by a malevolent woman’s ghost, but the film’s music is equally haunt read more

The Haunting Melody of The Uninvited (1944)

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Oct 23, 2011

  The Uninvited, from Paramount Pictures in 1944, is an elegantly spooky Rebecca-esque romance with more than one haunting quality. Yes, Windward House, the sea cliff-situated home central to the story, is haunted by a malevolent woman’s ghost, but the film’s music is equally haunt read more

Classics Revisited: The Haunting

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Aug 13, 2011

(1963) Directed by Robert Wise; Written by Nelson Gidding; Based on The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson; Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn; Available on DVD. Rating: ***** “…it had stood for eighty years and might stand for eighty more.  read more