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The Haunting poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.9 / 100
1963·Horror·1h 52m

THE HAUNTING

“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…

Above the Line
Robert Wise·DirectorNelson Gidding·ScreenplayShirley Jackson·NovelDavis Boulton·Director of PhotographyHumphrey Searle·Original Music ComposerErnest Walter·Editor
Cast
Julie Harris·Eleanor LanceClaire Bloom·TheodoraRichard Johnson·Dr. John MarkwayRuss Tamblyn·Luke SandersonFay Compton·Mrs. SandersonRosalie Crutchley·Mrs. DudleyLois Maxwell·Grace MarkwayValentine Dyall·Mr. DudleyDiane Clare·Carrie FredericksRonald Adam·Eldridge Harper
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Wise·DirectorDavid Tomblin·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Nelson Gidding·ScreenplayShirley Jackson·Novel
Camera· 1
Davis Boulton·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ernest Walter·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Humphrey Searle·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Elliot Scott·Production DesignTom Smith·Makeup ArtistJohn Jarvis·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Robert Wise·ProducerIrene Howard·CastingDenis Johnson·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Tom Howard·Special Effects
By the Numbers
70.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -3%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Haunting's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D130D
#336633
#FFFFFF
Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "The Haunting" features three faces, two men and one woman, partially obscured by green, smoky effects, against a dark background. Below th”

horrormystery
Key Elements
Gothic Mansion
Atmosphere
Dark, Foggy, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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