THE VAULT

The Haunting (1963) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.3/100

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

The Premise

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…

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, The Haunting taps into fundamental fears. The 7.3/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of suicide, experiment, based on novel or book continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.