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The Haunting

English • 1963 • 1h 52m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…

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Method Acting
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June 2023
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Additions: November 2020
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Queersighted: Queer Fear
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Wise

WriterNelson Gidding

CinematographerDavis Boulton

ComposerHumphrey Searle

EditorErnest Walter

ProducerRobert Wise

Cast

Julie Harrisas Eleanor Lance

Claire Bloomas Theodora

Richard Johnsonas Dr. John Markway

as Luke Sanderson

Fay Comptonas Mrs. Sanderson

Rosalie Crutchleyas Mrs. Dudley

Lois Maxwellas Grace Markway

Valentine Dyallas Mr. Dudley

Diane Clareas Carrie Fredericks

Ronald Adamas Eldridge Harper

Pamela Buckleyas First Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

Frieda Knorras Second Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

Amy Dalbyas Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited)

Rosemary Dorkenas Abigail Crain's Nurse's Companion (uncredited)

Verina Greenlawas Dora Fredericks (uncredited)

Howard Langas Hugh Crain (uncredited)

Paul Maxwellas Bud Fredericks (uncredited)

Susan Richardsas Nurse (uncredited)

Mavis Villiersas Landlady (uncredited)

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