The Haunting(1963)
“You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.”
Overview
Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…
Director
Robert Wise
Studio
Argyle Enterprises
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Julie Harris
as Eleanor Lance
Claire Bloom
as Theodora
Richard Johnson
as Dr. John Markway
Russ Tamblyn
as Luke Sanderson
Fay Compton
as Mrs. Sanderson
Rosalie Crutchley
as Mrs. Dudley
Lois Maxwell
as Grace Markway
Valentine Dyall
as Mr. Dudley
Diane Clare
as Carrie Fredericks
Ronald Adam
as Eldridge Harper
Pamela Buckley
as First Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
Frieda Knorr
as Second Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Argyle Enterprises • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Haunting?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Haunting (1963).
What is The Haunting about?▼
Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…
Who directed The Haunting?▼
The Haunting was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1963. It is a horror film.
How long is The Haunting?▼
The Haunting has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Haunting?▼
The cast of The Haunting includes Julie Harris as Eleanor Lance, Claire Bloom as Theodora, Richard Johnson as Dr. John Markway, Russ Tamblyn as Luke Sanderson, Fay Compton as Mrs. Sanderson and more.
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