The Haunting Of Hill House
by Shirley Jackson, F Andrew Leslie

Name: The Haunting Of Hill House
Brand: Shirley Jackson
SKU: 9780822205043
Rating: 3.59 (322 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

105 mins1960sInterior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican Mystery

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic novel. While many applaud its faithfulness to the book and the tension it builds, some criticize the pacing and the absence of key moments and effects that could enhance the horror experience.

Faithful to the original materialCaptivating atmosphere and tensionWell-developed charactersPacing issues notedSome moments lack impact

Synopsis

THE STORY: Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley.

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Press Reviews

"Delivers far more in the way of dramatic psychological stage terror than the jump scares from a trip through a Halloween spook house ever could."
— WMUK

"F. Andrew Leslie’s script remains fairly faithful to the novel, gradually building a sense of dread… The story itself is full of silence and ellipses; the first scare happens offstage, and is only described, allowing audience imaginations to create their own picture."
— MD Theatre Guide