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Miniseries – The Haunting of Hill House

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This modern reimagining of the Shirley Jackson novel follows siblings who, as children, grew up in what would go on to become the most famous haunted house in the country.. Now adults, they are forced back together in the face of tragedy and must finally confront the ghosts of their past. Some of those ghosts still lurk in their minds, while others may actually be stalking the shadows of Hill House. The ensemble cast includes Oscar winner Timothy Hutton, Carla Gugino and Henry Thomas. Mike Flanagan, a veteran of the horror genre, created the series.
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The Haunting of Hill House — Miniseries

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The Haunting of Hill House is an effective ghost story whose steadily mounting anticipation is just as satisfying as its chilling payoff.

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Dahlia Balcazar Bitch Media 03/11/2021
Most of the best moments from the book make it into the series. Go to Full Review
Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 03/02/2019
A
I really thought it was different, and mature. Henry Thomas, great to see him in this show, what a great actor. Go to Full Review
Emily St. James Vox 11/21/2018
The result is deeply creepy but unexpectedly moving, especially in the series' gorgeously paced midsection. Go to Full Review
Zofia Wijaszka Nerdspin 02/19/2024
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While bestowing upon us a story about the Crain family, [Flanagan] also touches upon the matters of grief, addiction, and healing; all in the horror setting. Go to Full Review
Dann Gire Chicago Daily Herald 11/02/2021
Henry Thomas leads a stellar cast dealing with a malevolent house that apparently loves the color turquoise. Go to Full Review
Robin Holabird Robin Holabird 10/15/2021
Flanagan's appreciation for the classics in his Haunting projects proves compelling and unsettling. Go to Full Review
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Bretana A @Rottentomatoesavid Mar 1 I usually don’t like horror but I was surprised to being so enticed to watch every episode. I just finishing binging and I was motivated to keep watching the Crain family. I really enjoyed the plot. The actors who okayed the Crain family were believable and I understood the reasonings for their actions. The cinematic direction was great. A lot of it was in the dark. The climax and ending were predictable but the jump scares and deaths were great to see, Carla’s performance is something I will remember for a while. She made much an impact as Nellie I think she’s ones of my favorite actresses of this time. The story isn’t in chronological order; I was trying to watch in pieces but that wasn’t possible lol. There were certain times where I wish a scene would continue, like Steven trying to see his clients dead husband from the ceiling the way that the the man’s wife had experienced him a few nights before. But overall great watch best horror series I’ve ever seen. See more Matthew B. @WeyrleaderZor Feb 10 This series was AMAZING. Horror at its finest- not gore and violence but a constant tension of “what is going to happen next” with great characters, pacing, and flipping between past and present. Absolutely amazing - see it twice to pick up one foreshadowing you didn’t even realize you missed the first time. Worth every second See more Rory F @rory73 Jan 26 ridiculous nonsense. See more Kacey S @Kshane24 Jan 24 You know what the point of a horror show is supposed to be? Horror. Cheap jump scares are overdone, switching back and forth to the past is confusing, I don’t care about ANY of the bland boring seen a thousand times characters. The wife and I pretty much finished it out of obligation to finish. Almost fell asleep several times cause I kept asking when something exciting is going to happen. Breakdown is kids traumatized and grow up with personalities of being selfish, stubborn, jealous. People I would spit on if I met in real life. You don’t care about anyone and just wonder if the "ghosts" can finally come back and stir things up. Make little buildups here and there then no pay off. Just watch the older horror movies and give this a pass. Yawn. See more Scarlett T @midnightmakeoutclub Dec 8 The Haunting of Hill House is an outstanding piece of television that elevates the haunted house genre through emotional depth, strong performances, and careful storytelling. Mike Flanagan transforms Shirley Jackson’s novel into something that feels both faithful and entirely new, capturing the spirit of Jackson’s unsettling psychological horror while expanding the narrative into a multigenerational family drama. The series preserves the book’s central themes of isolation, unreliable perception, and the seductive power of Hill House, yet it adds richer character arcs and a more cohesive emotional through line. Where the novel offers a more ambiguous and internal exploration of fear, the show delivers a beautifully layered portrayal of trauma and healing that resonates long after the credits roll. Visually striking, expertly paced, and filled with heartfelt moments, the series stands as one of the most thoughtful and powerful adaptations of classic horror in recent years. See more Nicky A @RT02542971 Nov 20 An absolute masterpiece. There's things happening in the background and it feels like Flanagan thought about every tiny detail in this series. It's scary, it's sad, it's everything I hoped it would be. I would say this definitely raised my standards for a good horror movie or series. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Steven Sees a Ghost While investigating a ghost story for his latest novel, skeptical Steven receives a call from his sister that triggers a chain of fateful events. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Open Casket A devastating family tragedy stirs memories of traumatic losses, reminding Shirley of her first brush with death -- and awakening long-dormant fears. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Touch Keenly perceptive Theo sees shades of herself in a troubled young patient, a girl who's haunted by the menacing grin of "Mr. Smiley." Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Twin Thing Still wrestling with addiction -- and an unshakable fright -- frantic Luke tries to save a friend while sensing his twin sister is in danger. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Bent-Neck Lady A dark specter with an unsettling silhouette has haunted Nell since she was a girl; now "the Bent-Neck Lady" is back -- and she's calling Nell home. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Two Storms It's a reunion for all the wrong reasons when Hugh flies in for the funeral, coming face to face with his estranged children on a dark, stormy night. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Eulogy As the Crains gather to say their final goodbyes, a flashback reveals Mr. Dudley's connection to the house -- and exposes a secret in the walls. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Witness Marks A familiar terror revisits Shirley and Theo on Halloween night as Hugh and Steve go looking for Luke, who disappeared on a deadly errand. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Screaming Meemies While struggling to discern dreams from reality, Olivia fears for her children's safety, a motherly instinct Mrs. Dudley urges her to embrace. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Silence Lay Steadily The Red Room's contents are finally revealed as the Cranes return to the house to confront old ghosts, unspeakable secrets and an insatiable evil. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mike Flanagan
Creator
Mike Flanagan
Executive Producer
Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy, Meredith Averill, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 12, 2018
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