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The Haunting

1999·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic424.7Rotten Tomatoes17%28%
IMDb5.1Metacritic424.7Rotten Tomatoes17%28%

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The Haunting fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

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About

Some houses are born bad.

Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
Haunted House HorrorAtmospheric ThrillerPsychological DreadSupernatural MysteryGothic HorrorIsolated SettingVisually ImpressiveCreepy AmbianceCharacter Unraveling

Crew

Directed by:
Jan de Bont, Josh McLaglen, Kate Hazell
Written by:
David Self, Shirley Jackson
Produced by:
Jan de Bont, Jennifer Scudder Trent, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Composed by:
Gary Rydstrom, Ethan Van der Ryn, Gary Summers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Haunting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Haunting legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHistory Vault

The Haunting is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Haunting worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Haunting rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Haunting?

1 h 53 min

The Haunting runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Haunting based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Haunting?

Critics30
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate The Haunting higher (42) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Haunting a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$177 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $177 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Haunting in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Haunting?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Haunting in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Haunting use?

Decomposite CharacterAdaptational HeroismDies Differently in the AdaptationAdaptational BadassDem BonesDysfunctional FamilyDarker and EdgierShameless Fanservice GirlPreserve Your GaysReaction ShotThe Eyes Have ItArmor-Piercing Responseand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for The Haunting, including Decomposite Character, Adaptational Heroism, Dies Differently in the Adaptation.