The Haunting
1963, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.
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…
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 754 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Haunting isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Julie HarrisEleanor Lance
- Claire BloomTheodora
- Richard JohnsonDr. John Markway
- Russ TamblynLuke Sanderson
- Fay ComptonMrs. Sanderson
- Rosalie CrutchleyMrs. Dudley
- Lois MaxwellGrace Markway
- Valentine DyallMr. Dudley
- Diane ClareCarrie Fredericks
- Ronald AdamEldridge Harper
- Pamela BuckleyFirst Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
- Frieda KnorrSecond Mrs. Crain (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Nelson Gidding
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $1M
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What The Haunting is based on
The Haunting is based on The Haunting of Hill House, a 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson.
Novel · 1959
The Haunting of Hill House
By Shirley Jackson
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The Haunting: quick answers
Is The Haunting worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 754 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Haunting?
The Haunting runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Haunting have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Haunting. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Haunting parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Haunting is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Haunting on?
The Haunting isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Haunting?
If you liked The Haunting, try The Innocents, Shock, House on Haunted Hill.
Who directed The Haunting?
The Haunting (1963) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson.
What is The Haunting based on?
The Haunting is based on The Haunting of Hill House, a 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson.