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The Haunting

Seen it?

1999 | 113 min | Horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Shining, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $180 million worldwide on a $80 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 273K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jan de Bont

  • Liam NeesonDr. David Marrow
  • Lili TaylorNell
  • Catherine Zeta-JonesTheo
  • Owen WilsonLuke Sanderson
  • Bruce DernMr. Dudley
  • Marian SeldesMrs. Dudley
  • Alix KoromzayMary Lambetta
  • Todd FieldTodd Hackett
  • Virginia MadsenJane
  • Michael CavanaughDr. Malcolm Keogh