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The Haunting

1999Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic424.7Rotten Tomatoes17%28%

A nerve-racking, scary horror movie about the mind, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Haunted House Horror
  • Atmospheric Thriller
  • Psychological Dread
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Gothic Horror
  • Isolated Setting
  • Visually Impressive
  • Creepy Ambiance
  • Character Unraveling

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jan de Bont
Written by
David Self, Shirley Jackson
Produced by
Susan Arnold, Colin Wilson, Donna Roth
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

July 23, 1999 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
July 23, 1999
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$177 million
Available in
81 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Decomposite Character, Adaptational Heroism, Dies Differently in the Adaptation +9

  • Decomposite Character
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Dies Differently in the Adaptation
  • Adaptational Badass
  • Dem Bones
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Shameless Fanservice Girl
  • Preserve Your Gays
  • Reaction Shot
  • The Eyes Have It
  • Armor-Piercing Response

12 of 95 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Haunting?"

Questions about The Haunting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Haunting?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PeacockPhiloHistory VaultPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Haunting streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, Peacock, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Haunting worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is The Haunting okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Haunting scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Haunting?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Decomposite Character, Adaptational Heroism, and Dies Differently in the Adaptation.