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Robert Wise's subtle but powerfully effective supernatural thriller The Haunting has earned a potent following from fans of vintage horror over the years, and this DVD release of the film should leave fans of the movie quite pleased, if not ecstatic. The Haunting has been given a letterboxed transfer at the original widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors, and while the image is a bit dark in some sequences and the source print shows slight signs of ...
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Overview

Robert Wise's subtle but powerfully effective supernatural thriller The Haunting has earned a potent following from fans of vintage horror over the years, and this DVD release of the film should leave fans of the movie quite pleased, if not ecstatic. The Haunting has been given a letterboxed transfer at the original widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors, and while the image is a bit dark in some sequences and the source print shows slight signs of wear, overall it looks quite good and preserves Davis Boulton's cinematography admirably well. The Dolby Digital Mono soundtrack is clean and clear, and features both the original English-language audio track as well as a dubbed French version; the disc also includes optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish, which for the most part thankfully slip below the frame line into the letterboxing so as not to obscure the image. The disc's most notable bonus feature is a commentary track (first prepared for an earlier laserdisc release) which features director Wise, screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn, all of whom sound intelligent and thoughtful in this context, and who thankfully don't overload the track with pointless anecdotes. Also fascinating is the disc's still gallery, which, along with a portfolio of production photos and advertising art, includes highlights from Wise's original shooting script, complete with handwritten notes from the director. Rounding out the package is a short text essay on other notable cinematic ghost stories, and the film's original theatrical trailer. If the minor flaws of the transfer prevent this from getting straight A's, the DVD release of The Haunting honors its source very well, and is worth a look for both fans and anyone interested in checking out a smart, atmospheric ghost story.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Feature-length audio commentary by Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, director Robert Wise, and screenwriter Nelson Gidding; Still galleries; "Great Ghost Stories" essay; Interactive menus; Theatrical trailer; Scene access; Languages: English & Français; Subtitles: English, Français, & Español
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All Movie Guide - Michael Hastings
Between his phenomenally sunny musical successes West Side Story (1961) and The Sound of Music (1965), director Robert Wise found time to make this brooding, low-key shocker, based on the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. The material seemed to free up Wise's baser talents: The off-kilter, black-and-white photography goes a long way in intensifying the production's minimal special effects, and the actors uniformly overplay their parts, giving the film a streamlined momentum it might have lacked otherwise. Though the story's lesbian subtext was toned down for the film, the sleek Claire Bloom injects some much-needed sexual tension into the proceedings; the film is less about the group's battle against poltergeists than about the inner struggle between the virginal Eleanor Lance (Julie Harris) and her conflicting desires. Jackson's story would be adapted for the screen again, in 1999's sub-par The Haunting.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/5/2003
  • UPC: 012569519428
  • Original Release: 1963

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  • Source: Warner Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Letterbox / Black & White
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
  • Language: English, Français
  • Time: 1:52:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Julie Harris Eleanor Vance
Claire Bloom Theodora
Richard Johnson Dr. John Markway
Russ Tamblyn Luke Sanderson
Lois Maxwell Grace Markway
Fay Compton Mrs. Sanderson
Ronald Adam Eldridge Harper
Diane Clare Carrie Fredericks
Rosalie Crutchley Mrs. Dudley
Amy Dalby Abigail at 80
Rosemary Dorken Companion
Valentine Dyall Mr. Dudley
Verina Greenlaw Dora
Howard Lang Hugh Crain
Paul Maxwell Bud
Susan Richards Nurse
Mavis Villiers Landlady
Technical Credits
Robert Wise Director, Producer
Davis Boulton Cinematographer
Maude Churchill Costumes/Costume Designer
Nelson Gidding Screenwriter
Tom Howard Special Effects
John Jarvis Set Decoration/Design
Denis Johnson Associate Producer
Alan McCabe Camera Operator
Mary Quant Costumes/Costume Designer
Elliot Scott Production Designer
Humphrey Searle Score Composer, Musical Direction/Supervision
Tom Smith Makeup
Tom Smith Makeup
David Tomblin Asst. Director
Gerry Turner Sound/Sound Designer
Ernest Walter Editor
A.W. Watkins Sound/Sound Designer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Credits
2. Hill House History
3. Expectations
4. Family Skeleton
5. Eleanor's Journey
6. Waiting for Her
7. Mrs. Dudley's Instructions
8. Alive
9. The Only Ones Left
10. Uneasy Explanations
11. Sleep Well
12. Night Noises
13. Supernaturally Practical
14. Writing on the Wall
15. Conservatory Dance
16. Fearful Heights
17. Girl Talk
18. Cold Spot
19. Whose Hand?
20. Burden of Fear
21. Hill House's Monster
22. New Ghost Hunter
23. It Knows I'm Here
24. Bulging at the Seams
25. Coming Apart
26. The Spiral Staircase
27. Atop the Stairs
28. Out of Place
29. The Accident
30. We Who Walk Here
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Scene Selections
   Special Features
      Commentary By Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn, Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding
      Stills Gallery
         Director Robert Wise's Original Screenplay
         Photo Gallery
      Things That Go Bump in the Night
      Theatrical Trailer
      Cast & Crew
   Languages
      Spoken Languages: English
      Spoken Languages: Français
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: Français
      Subtitles: Español
      Subtitles: Off
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Spend a night at Hill House!

    Let's not beat around the bush here. I think that this is the best and most frightening horror movie ever made. If you prefer the 1999 remake then you are either under 16 or dead. I cannot even begin to tell you why it should give you the creeps on a dark winter evening, I just suggest you cosy up with a loved-one and a good bottle of wine (a nice Chilean Grenach I'd say) and unlock the door into the supernatural world waiting at Hill House. We who walk here....walk alone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Scariest Ever

    Without a doubt, this is one of the best horror movies I have ever seen. If you're looking for a psychological thriller, this is it. This is not a slasher or blood and gore movie like they tried to make the sequel. The original is the best!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Original Rules!

    Full of shadows and eerie noises, this black and white chiller is far superior to that dreadful 1999 remake. This version leaves more to your imagination as you jump at the bumps in the night. Incredibly close to the book, ''The Haunting of Hill House'', by Shirley Jackson, it's a must-see movie. I highly recommend reading the book also. ''No one can hear you if you scream in the night,''

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    The Haunting

    This is absolutely the most frightening movie I have ever seen. I have been watching it for 30 years and it still scares me to death. The original rocks! No blood or guts, just psycological torture.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    The best of all haunted houses

    Wise's film is hands-down the best of all haunted house fare. The 90s remake is pathetic beyond words, completely ruins Shirley Jackson's simple, effective story. This is a production that doesn't rely on special effects but instead uses them so quietly that you'll get goosebumps...especially when the house finally comes alive for all the investigators. What you don't see is far more sinister and terrifying than what any CGI can do. A good cast, good writing, and brilliant direction.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Story Telling At Its Best

    This is my all time favorite horror movie. It is a faithful screen version of Shirley Jackson's gothic novel "The Haunting of Hill House". Do not overlook this outstanding frightfest. You won't be disappointed.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Original

    One of the best movies ever made. Based on one of the best noels ever written. By one of the best writers ever.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Haunting it the best

    I have this on VHS and could hardly wait until the DVD was released. After 40 years of watching this film, it still chills me. Like ''Psycho,'' it is not to be viewed home alone!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Best ghost story ever

    I know it sounds silly. But even though I'm now a grown man, I still can't watch this film by myself without the lights on. But I do enjoy trying.

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