The Haunting
"You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror."
Originally released in 1963. The Haunting is a horror film. directed by Robert Wise.
Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, and Richard Johnson
Synopsis
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…
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (696 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,050,000
- Revenue
- $1,020,000
Production Companies
- Argyle Enterprises
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 histor...
Who directed The Haunting?
The Haunting was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is The Haunting?
The Haunting has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Haunting released?
The Haunting was released on March 28, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Haunting?
The main cast of The Haunting includes Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton.
Is The Haunting worth watching?
The Haunting has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 696 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.