However, years before the show's debut, the acclaimed 1963 film 'The Haunting' did the story justice through stellar performances and efficient scares - and featured LGBTQ representation at a time when it was still hardly depicted onscreen.Ĭlosely following the events of the novel, 'The Haunting' takes place at Hill House, whose inhabitants have met strange, tragic ends for almost 90 years. What it's about: Many viewers may be familiar with 'The Haunting of Hill House,' Netflix's loose adaptation of horror writer Shirley Jackson's iconic novel of the same name. Where to watch it: Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, or Vudu
'The Haunting' is based on Shirley Jackson's classic horror novel 'The Haunting of Hill House.'
