When Eleanor, Theo, and Luke decide to take part in a sleep study at a huge mansion they get more than they bargained for when Dr. Marrow tells them of the house's ghostly past.
When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things dies, he leaves it all to his nephew and his family. All including his house, his fortune, and his malicious collection of ghosts!
Director:
Steve Beck
Stars:
Tony Shalhoub,
Shannon Elizabeth,
Embeth Davidtz
A salvage crew discovers a long-lost 1962 passenger ship floating lifeless in a remote region of the Bering Sea, and soon notices that its long-dead inhabitants may still be on board.
Director:
Steve Beck
Stars:
Julianna Margulies,
Gabriel Byrne,
Ron Eldard
A remake of the classic 1963 movie "The Haunting" about a team of paranormal experts who look into strange occurrences in an ill-fated house. Through the course of the night some will unravel, some will question, and all will fight for their lives as the house fights back.Written by
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At the time of its release, it was widely rumored that Steven Spielberg either directed some scenes or participated in post-production because he didn't like the rough cut he saw. This was, however, never confirmed. See more »
Goofs
(at around 39 mins) On the first night when the bumping sounds start Nell wakes and runs to Theo's room closing the door behind her. As Nell and Theo look toward the door the door knob is on the right side of the door. When Nell runs to lock the door after the sequence of cold breath the door knob is on the left and Nell has to push the knob to the right to lock the door. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Jane:
You already owe two months worth of rent.
Eleanor "Nell" Vance:
It's mine, and you're not taking it away.
Jane:
Read the will, Nell. It states in plain language, the executor shall have the right to dispose of any and all personal property, as he shall see fit.
Eleanor "Nell" Vance:
He's not even real family.
Jane:
Yeah, maybe not, but clearly Mother thought Lou would be better off dealing with these unpleasant details than you.
Eleanor "Nell" Vance:
[angrily]
Unpleasant details? What have I been dealing with for the past eleven years? I've cooked, I've ...
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Crazy Credits
Hill House briefly appears in the blackness of the screen just before the title appears. See more »
Alternate Versions
In Germany two versions of the end credits are existing: After the sign of "Dream Works" disappears the German theatrical and video and pay-TV version continues with the German dubbing crew and cast. The DVD version has only the end titles of the original version. See more »
I can't think why anyone would say, as some did, that this film is superior to the original. It is trite, formulaic, and not at all frightening. Like most horror films today this one is in your face with effects. The directors obviously assuming (correct in some cases) that we have lost our imaginations. There is not one ghost or swirling mass in the 1963 version with the incredible Julie Harris and Claire Bloom, but it will put you under the covers! Robert Wise treats his audience with respect and let's us scare outselves. Knowing the human imagination, when allowed to run, is scarier than anything you can put on film. He uses sound as a catalyst so effectively in one scene, you'll have chills on your chills.
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I can't think why anyone would say, as some did, that this film is superior to the original. It is trite, formulaic, and not at all frightening. Like most horror films today this one is in your face with effects. The directors obviously assuming (correct in some cases) that we have lost our imaginations. There is not one ghost or swirling mass in the 1963 version with the incredible Julie Harris and Claire Bloom, but it will put you under the covers! Robert Wise treats his audience with respect and let's us scare outselves. Knowing the human imagination, when allowed to run, is scarier than anything you can put on film. He uses sound as a catalyst so effectively in one scene, you'll have chills on your chills.