JPV852
Oct 10, 2020
Pretty good cast, decent enough effects for its time but a lame movie. Saw this one before years ago, didn't care for it then, opinion remains the same today. Makes complete sense why Spielberg had his name removed. 2.0/5


Some houses are born bad.
Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
Mrs. Dudley
JPV852
Oct 10, 2020
Pretty good cast, decent enough effects for its time but a lame movie. Saw this one before years ago, didn't care for it then, opinion remains the same today. Makes complete sense why Spielberg had his name removed. 2.0/5
The film's tagline is: "Some houses are born bad."
With a budget of $80.0M, the film grossed $177.3M — a profit of $97.3M (122% ROI).
The runtime is 113 minutes (1h 53m).
The film was directed by Jan de Bont.
The screenplay was written by David Self.
The score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Cinematography was handled by Karl Walter Lindenlaub.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0171363.

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The Haunting
Released
PG-13
English
United States of America
$80,000,000
$177,311,151
