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(690 votes)

Horror

Overview

Dr. John Markway invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Markway is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true 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

Acting

Claire Bloom

Theodora

Claire Bloom

Acting

Richard Johnson

Dr. John Markway

Richard Johnson

Acting

Russ Tamblyn

Luke Sanderson

Russ Tamblyn

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Fay Compton

Mrs. Sanderson

Fay Compton

Acting

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs. Dudley

Rosalie Crutchley

Acting

Lois Maxwell

Grace Markway

Lois Maxwell

Acting

Valentine Dyall

Mr. Dudley

Valentine Dyall

Acting

Diane Clare

Carrie Fredericks

Diane Clare

Acting

Ronald Adam

Eldridge Harper

Ronald Adam

Acting

Pamela Buckley

First Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

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Frieda Knorr

Second Mrs. Crain (uncredited)

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Acting

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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Acting

Verina Greenlaw

Dora Fredericks (uncredited)

Verina Greenlaw

Acting

Howard Lang

Hugh Crain (uncredited)

Howard Lang

Acting

Paul Maxwell

Bud Fredericks (uncredited)

Paul Maxwell

Acting

Susan Richards

Nurse (uncredited)

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Mavis Villiers

Landlady (uncredited)

Mavis Villiers

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