Review of The Haunting (1963) by Zane U — 18 Jul 2009
It does a lot with a little. I propose that any new horror directors who really want to be effective should watch this and learn from it: no blood or special effects is needed to craft a timeless horror film.
Indeed, the shrieking music that is all the rage in contemporary cinema is outperformed by the extended silences that build dread throughout the Haunting. The house plays as the central character of the movie, with the human characters lending just enough minor oddities to add to the creepy tone of the movie--helping the film to really hit on all cylinders.
This review of The Haunting (1963) was written by Zane U on 18 Jul 2009.
The Haunting has generally received positive reviews.
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