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"The Haunting" (1963)
-Julie Harris
Plot: IMDB
Dr. Markway, doing research to prove the existence of ghosts, investigates Hill House, a large, eerie mansion with a lurid history of violent death and insanity. With him are the skeptical young Luke, who stands to inherit the house, the mysterious and clairvoyant Theodora and the insecure Eleanor, whose psychic abilities make her feel somehow attuned to whatever spirits inhabit the old mansion. As time goes by it becomes obvious that they have gotten more than they bargained for as the ghostly presence in the house manifests itself in horrific and deadly ways.
Phantom's Review: in my opinion, this is the greatest ghost story ever filmed. Eerie,atmospheric, wonderfully acted and perfectly directed. Special FX fans probably won't like it due to the fact there is little to no FX in the film. The horrors remain unseen and plays heavier on the imagination. Forget the 1999 remake, and stick with the excellent original.
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