The Haunting of Hill House – Season 1, Episode 2: “Open Casket”

In the wake of Nell's suicide, Shirley struggles with memories of her childhood, specifically those of her mother.

The Haunting of Hill House – Season 1, Episode 1: “Steven Sees a Ghost”

The Crain family experienced terrible tragedy at Hill House. Now, some of them are going back, whether they like it or not.

Psychological Trauma in The Haunting

The Haunting. 1963. Directed by Robert Wise. Screenplay by Nelson Gidding; based on the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn. Argyle Enterprises. Rated G. 112 minutes (Black & White). Horror ★★★★★ Whatever the equivalent of a Renaissance Man in film, it certainly …

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A Halloween List: The October Non-Horror Fan Horror Guide

So I've already done several lists for October and the anticipation of Halloween. Up until now it's been for those who really love horror, or at least the initiated. This list is a little different. Knowing many friends of mine aren't exactly huge horror-ites, and also realizing tons of people out there like a little …

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