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The Haunting (1999) Reviews

The Haunting (1999)
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In the 1860's, industrialist Hugh Crain financed the construction of Hill House, a beautiful but forbidding mansion where Crain hoped to house a wife and children. However, Crain died an unexplained death at Hill House, and ever since tales have circulated that the mansion is haunted by evil spirits. 130 years later, Dr. David Marrow (Liam Neeson), long fascinated by the Hill House legend, brings three people there for what he tells them will be a study in sleep disorders. Theo (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is outwardly brave, but it soon becomes evident that Hill House's sinister reputation has her on edge. Luke (Owen Wilson) quickly finds himself wondering: if this is really about studying sleep, why bring everyone to a haunted house? And Nell (Lili Taylor) finds herself inexplicably drawn to the mansion, with a fascination that soon bears terrifying fruit as the true story of Hill House is revealed. The Haunting was directed by Jan de Bont; the screenplay was written by David Self and based on Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting Of Hill House, which was also the basis for Robert Wise's 1963 film The Haunting, widely regarded as one of the screen's finest ghost stories. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, (more)
Director(s):
Jan de Bont
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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John Z.

Nothing spectacular though other than the special effects though. Typical plot line - people in a haunted house getting knocked off one at a time while they try to figure out the mystery; ...but better than most. Acting was fair at best but the house was an amazing place. A fun ride to watch in a dark room, 5.1+ surround (DTS), and a little buzzed. ;-) Worth a rent.

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Gary G.

Good acting, beautiful scenery, but pretty corny as it went on toward the end. Special effects took over too much making it very unrealistic. I was not pleased but if like this you will also like Stephen King's Rose Red

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Jennifer O.

GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS.GREAT SCARRY MOVIE.

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Cristina L.

I like ghost stories and haunted houses, but this one was too much. The special effects were great, but other than that....

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Angela H.

I like this movie. It was well done with a strong plot, good acting and a lot of suspense.

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Philine V.

This is the most horrid remake I've ever seen! The book this is "based" on is one of the most brilliant horror novels ever written (just read the opening to have chills sent up and down your spine), but what Jan de Bont and his team have done to it is almost unrecognizable. Sad, since he had a good group of actors. But do yourself a favor and rent the 1963 Robert Wise version of this story!!!!

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Vanessa F.

This movie starts off pretty normal but then it gets really freaky and not what I would of expected from a Liam Neeson movie. The lead female Lili Taylor just doesnt cut it to me as being the main one the ghost was after to set the children free, i would of thought it would have been Catherine Zeta, it did have a couple of gross parts in it but overall it was ok, kinda not a ghost haunting but more of an evil spirit movie.

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Jon N.

This is one of the very best of the haunted house films ever made. And the mansion itself, Hill House, completely stole the show. It managed to upstage the otherwise excellent performances of a big name cast. This is a must see spooky movie.

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DENISE S.

This is one of my favorite scary movies. The house it was filmed in is very spooky. The acting is superb. the story is original.

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Steve G.

Better than the original, but could have been so much better ! Catherine Zeta-Jones was so-so, at best. Liam Neeson tried to save this "dog with fleas" but couldn't. It's not bad - it's just it ain't GOOD either !!

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    John Z.

    Nothing spectacular though other than the special effects though. Typical plot line - people in a haunted house getting knocked off one at a time while they try to figure out the mystery; ...but better than most. Acting was fair at best but the house was an amazing place. A fun ride to watch in a dark room, 5.1+ surround (DTS), and a little buzzed. ;-) Worth a rent.

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    Gary G.

    Good acting, beautiful scenery, but pretty corny as it went on toward the end. Special effects took over too much making it very unrealistic. I was not pleased but if like this you will also like Stephen King's Rose Red

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    Jennifer O.

    GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS.GREAT SCARRY MOVIE.

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