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
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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
PofRules
The official Spanish title for the film is "The Haunting (La Guarida)". Translated to English, it would be "The Haunting (The Lair)". See more »
Goofs
(at around 22 mins) When Nell and Theo first find the mirror/carousel room, they step onto the revolving floor twice. 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
At the beginning, the music from Dreamwork's studio is not heard. Instead we hear the strange noises from inside Hill House. See more »
Alternate Versions
Allegedly, there was a love scene between Theo and Nell which was removed to ensure a PG-13 rating. Portions of the footage have since been destroyed, although the soundtrack still exists. The scene was only 45 seconds long. 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.