Review of The Haunting (1963) by Jdc + Vlt — 19 Sep 2008

The finest supernatural horror film ever made.

This review of The Haunting (1963) was written by Jdc + Vlt on 19 Sep 2008.

The Haunting has generally received positive reviews.

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When The Haunting digs into the internals of its story, summons its spirits and lets them play havoc with cold reason, it has a power and fervor…

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By Riff J (755) on 01 Nov 2018

The best of it's kind, if not better. (I saw at the show when it came out.)(Try and see it at the show.)…

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This film has a curiously unsettling feel to it, although it's undoubtedly a lot tamer than most horror films but that is hardly surprising…

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By Delysid D (566) on 11 Nov 2017

Its not the scariest film, but it does a good job of showing a creepy haunted mansion. later on I think it was remade as the legend of hell house…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 05 Nov 2017

I can believe that this was scary in its time, but now it pales in every way, the supernatural atmosphere is pretty good and that's what kept…

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By Knox M (462) on 28 Oct 2016

While it is certainly my favorite director's most overrated film, it is certainly above most horror films…

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By Christopher H (1,747) on 02 Oct 2016

I love this movie…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 27 Aug 2016

Why cant most modern horror movies be like this…

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By Sotiris K (128) on 25 Sep 2018

Although not extremely original, its incredible atmosphere and a quite appealing set of characters make up for any weaknesses…

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By Godwin G (154) on 15 Dec 2018

It's not bad, it just feels very dated. I feel like to watch this film effectively, you have to condition your mind to be in the 60's…

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