Horror 101 - Episode 101: The Haunting (1963)
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For this 101st show we're going back to dust off a classic haunted house film, directed by the legendary Robert Wise. Based off the novel by Shirley Jackson, this movie has been the template for successful ghost story films for decades. Grim atmosphere and top notch performances make this one of the best haunted house films ever created. Nearly 60 years later its influence on modern cinema can still be seen. Join us as we give the Horror 101 treatment to The Haunting (1963). Show Highlights: 01:00 Prelude to Terror... 04:30 Introducing The Haunting... 11:40 Renting Hill House... 19:14 Methodical Banging... 23:00 The Writing on the Wall... 28:05 There's the Nursery... 30:00 The Bending Door... 34:00 Goodbye Eleanor... 38:30 Oscar Performance... 40:55 Scoring the Film... 47:35 Conclusion! Thanks for Listening!
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