The Haunting

The Haunting

The Haunting

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The Haunting

"You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror."

1963

1h 52m

7.1(696 votes)

Horror

Overview

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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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Videos & Trailers

7 videos

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Julie Harris

Eleanor Lance

Julie Harris

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Claire Bloom

Theodora

Claire Bloom

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Richard Johnson

Dr. John Markway

Richard Johnson

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Russ Tamblyn

Luke Sanderson

Russ Tamblyn

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Fay Compton

Mrs. Sanderson

Fay Compton

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Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs. Dudley

Rosalie Crutchley

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Lois Maxwell

Grace Markway

Lois Maxwell

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Valentine Dyall

Mr. Dudley

Valentine Dyall

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Diane Clare

Carrie Fredericks

Diane Clare

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Ronald Adam

Eldridge Harper

Ronald Adam

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Pamela Buckley

First Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

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Frieda Knorr

Second Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

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Amy Dalby

Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited)

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Rosemary Dorken

Abigail Crain's Nurse's Companion (uncredited)

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Verina Greenlaw

Dora Fredericks (uncredited)

Verina Greenlaw

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Howard Lang

Hugh Crain (uncredited)

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Paul Maxwell

Bud Fredericks (uncredited)

Paul Maxwell

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Susan Richards

Nurse (uncredited)

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Mavis Villiers

Landlady (uncredited)

Mavis Villiers

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