The Haunting started off wonderfully. With each bang on a door or sudden movement, I was definitely startled, if not full-blown scared at times.
But then, as some movies do, the last half was disheartening. Without giving away the ending for those who haven't seen it, let's just say Hollywood struck again, leaving a ghostly and terrifying tale flopping around with no plot to stand on. I was nearly cheering when a certain fate befell one of the characters (Luke) and had to close my eyes in embarrassment at Nell's final triumph.
Do yourself a favor and read the book (The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson) It may not be the thundering, twisting freakshow that was the movie, but I guarantee a more psychological scare... and isn't that the more frightening?
But then, as some movies do, the last half was disheartening. Without giving away the ending for those who haven't seen it, let's just say Hollywood struck again, leaving a ghostly and terrifying tale flopping around with no plot to stand on. I was nearly cheering when a certain fate befell one of the characters (Luke) and had to close my eyes in embarrassment at Nell's final triumph.
Do yourself a favor and read the book (The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson) It may not be the thundering, twisting freakshow that was the movie, but I guarantee a more psychological scare... and isn't that the more frightening?