Film Review-The Haunting
The 1963 film "The Haunting," directed by Robert Wise, is a dark, suspense-filled picture from the start. Based on Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House, this film clearly shows the use of a number of important elements in classic horror films. Wise incorporates the use of music, by composer Humphrey Searle, to constantly follow the flow of the plot. The film immediately provokes feelings of suspense and anticipation by retelling the story of the creation of Hill House to give a historical basis to the main character, Dr. Markway, played by Richard Johnson.The main characters of this film embark on a difficult journey, an experiment as described by Dr. Markway. Markway unites 3 other people to explore to psychic phenomenon existing in the Hill House. As they arrive one by one, they are greeted by the expressionless housekeeper, Mrs. Dudley, who is clear to let guests of the house know that she will not sta
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Hill House, Dr Markway, Director Wise, Humphrey Searle, Eleanor Markway, Richard Johnson, hill house, Theodora Markway's, Markway Markway, Robert Wise, , dr markway, psychic phenomenon, horror films,
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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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