THE HAUNTING

Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson

Turner/MGM; Directed by Robert Wise

Black and White; Not Rated; 112 minutes; 1963

A team of parapsychologists attempts to learn the secret of a haunted house. It soon becomes apparent that the house has targeted one member of the group (Julie Harris) who has a childhood history of supernatural experiences. A barrage of strange and terrifying occurrences ensues.

 

Reviews

"The true terror here is primeval and it requires no made-up monster. It is just a hint of the unknown or supernatural, the fearsome mysteries just beyond life."

- LIFE

"Guaranteed to give viewers maximum willies."

- NITRATE ONLINE

"One hell of a scary movie."

- FILMINK ONLINE