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The Haunting of Hill House

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 9h 32m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
259K
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Mckenna Grace, Lulu Wilson, Victoria Pedretti, Julian Hilliard, Paxton Singleton, and Violet McGraw in The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
'The Haunting of Hill House' explores a group of siblings who, as children, grew up in what would go on to become the most famous haunted house in the country. Now adults, and forced back together in the face of tragedy, the family must finally confront the ghosts of their past -- some of which still lurk in their minds while others may actually be stalking the shadows of Hill House.
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Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.

  • Creator
    • Mike Flanagan
  • Stars
    • Michiel Huisman
    • Carla Gugino
    • Henry Thomas
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    259K
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    POPULARITY
    428
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    • Creator
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Stars
      • Michiel Huisman
      • Carla Gugino
      • Henry Thomas
    • 2.5KUser reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
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      • 9 wins & 36 nominations

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    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Steven Crain
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Olivia Crain
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Young Hugh Crain
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Shirley Crain
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • Luke Crain
    Kate Siegel
    Kate Siegel
    • Theodora Crain
    Victoria Pedretti
    Victoria Pedretti
    • Nell Crain
    Lulu Wilson
    Lulu Wilson
    • Young Shirley
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Young Theo
    Paxton Singleton
    Paxton Singleton
    • Young Steven
    Julian Hilliard
    Julian Hilliard
    • Young Luke
    Violet McGraw
    Violet McGraw
    • Young Nell
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Hugh Crain
    Natalia Rosminati
    • Steven Crain
    Anthony Ruivivar
    Anthony Ruivivar
    • Kevin Harris
    Samantha Sloyan
    Samantha Sloyan
    • Leigh Crain
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Mrs. Dudley
    Robert Longstreet
    Robert Longstreet
    • Mr. Dudley
    • Creator
      • Mike Flanagan
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    • Trivia
      The Crain children represent the five stages of grief: Denial (Steven), Anger (Shirley), Depression (Theo), Bargaining (Luke), and Acceptance (Nell).
    • Goofs
      Even though Hugh's right hand gets severely damaged by a fan while staying at Hill House there's no visible scar in Hugh's hand in present time.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD and Blu-ray releases feature extended and/or previously unseen scenes in episodes 1 (Steven Sees a Ghost (2018)), 5 (The Bent-Neck Lady (2018)), and 10 (Silence Lay Steadily (2018)). The added material totals approximately: 5 minutes in episode 1; 3 minutes in episode 5; and 4 minutes in episode 10.
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    9/10
    Getting horror right by cutting deep
    With its wintry color schemes, outstanding performances (exemplifying casting that has kept both acting ability and actor-likeness in mind), and niftily nonlinear storytelling, The Haunting of Hill House adapts Shirley Jackson's gothic classic into the finest horror show of its era. Then again, as a multitude of critics have argued, the word to use might not be "horror" - the word is "terror".

    This is a series where the fears and connections among the characters are truly, wholeheartedly the focus; having finished it, I still can't be sure if the paranormal images we see are wholly real, or the result of in-universe coping mechanisms (some defy time and space in such a way that I doubt they're simple dreams). But with a show like this, the threat to our heroes (if that's even a good term for these damaged lifeforms) is real no matter what. At any second, the final straw could land.

    The show may not be for the faint of heart, nor the faint of attention. You won't be getting your jump scares and shrieking It clowns to hold your hand every few minutes in this one. This is decidedly more thoughtful and, once we've delved deep into the characters and their states of mind, more genuinely horrifying than what modern horror fans might think of as horror.

    Our main protagonists are the Crain family, last known owners of the ominous Hill House manor: father Hugh (Henry Thomas as an adult, Timothy Hutton as an elder), mother Olivia (an angelic Carla Gugino), and the five kiddies; author and ghost-debunker Steven (Michiel Huisman and Paxton Singleton), mortician Shirley (Elizabeth Reaser; Lulu Wilson), drug-addict Luke (Oliver Jackson-Cohen; Julian Hilliard), hedonist and psychic Theodora (Kate Siegel; McKenna Grace), and Nellie (Victoria Pedretti; Violet McGraw), possibly the most haunted of them all. These actors all do stupendously well, child actors included, during even the most lengthy and meticulously coordinated takes.

    In terms of convincing older-self casting, this show might rival Netflix's Dark (which cast dozens of crucial characters with a maximum of three performers each) - this one is especially careful to make sure the younger and older selves share similar body language and demeanor. And this is to say nothing of how the characters are written.

    Every episode, we alternate between the characters as children and them as grownups, with some additional flashbacks being had in the "future" story, recalling happier times for the characters' adult selves. Early on, the future plotline of each episode is typically leading up to a particular death within the Crain family, while the past plotline is leading up to the final night spent in Hill House - each episode follows a different character up to the two moments; both storylines are then reset for the succeeding episode with a new focal character. This is just the beginning of how the show plays with time.

    This choice may seem artsy at first glance, but it's anything but. It allows for some masterful tension-building and cleverly delivered revelations, with a few bits of recontextualization as we get to know more about these people. The aforementioned long takes also do wonders for the suspense and ambiance, heightened by the skillful use of sound, lighting, depth of field, and color.

    Alas, even with a horror show this well-made (its creator Mike Flanagan has an interesting track record with Gerald's Game, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Doctor Sleep), some clichés and genre-inherent bits of cheese must persist. There are admittedly a few jump scares in this series, but they make sense in-universe; these people have every reason to get startled by their own shadows. One might also complaints about one of the child performances, though I would offer that it makes sense for the character to emote a bit strangely.

    In any event, I will certainly be investigating the Bly Manor follow-up as Halloween draws nearer. I might review that one separately (it's not strictly the same show, but a sequel), so for now, take this recommendation from my insignificant ass for what it's worth.
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ngôi Nhà Trên Đồi Ma Ám
    • Filming locations
      • Bisham Manor, 1901 Old Young's Mill Road, LaGrange, Georgia, USA(Mansion exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • FlanaganFilm
      • Amblin Television
      • Paramount Television
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      9 hours 32 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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