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The Haunting of Hill House
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Steven Sees a Ghost

  • Episode aired Oct 12, 2018
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  • 1h
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Michiel Huisman in The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
DramaHorrorMysteryThriller

While investigating a ghost story for his latest novel, a skeptical Steven receives a call from his sister that triggers a chain of fateful events.While investigating a ghost story for his latest novel, a skeptical Steven receives a call from his sister that triggers a chain of fateful events.While investigating a ghost story for his latest novel, a skeptical Steven receives a call from his sister that triggers a chain of fateful events.

  • Director
    • Mike Flanagan
  • Writers
    • Mike Flanagan
    • Shirley Jackson
  • Stars
    • Michiel Huisman
    • Carla Gugino
    • Henry Thomas
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Writers
      • Mike Flanagan
      • Shirley Jackson
    • Stars
      • Michiel Huisman
      • Carla Gugino
      • Henry Thomas
    • 35User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Steven Crain
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Olivia Crain
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Young Hugh Crain
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Shirley Crain
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • Luke Crain
    Kate Siegel
    Kate Siegel
    • Theodora Crain
    Victoria Pedretti
    Victoria Pedretti
    • Nell Crain
    Lulu Wilson
    Lulu Wilson
    • Young Shirley
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Young Theo
    Paxton Singleton
    Paxton Singleton
    • Young Steven
    Julian Hilliard
    Julian Hilliard
    • Young Luke
    Violet McGraw
    Violet McGraw
    • Young Nell
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Hugh Crain
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Mrs. Dudley
    Anthony Ruivivar
    Anthony Ruivivar
    • Kevin Harris
    Samantha Sloyan
    Samantha Sloyan
    • Leigh Crain
    Robert Longstreet
    Robert Longstreet
    • Mr. Dudley
    Levy Tran
    Levy Tran
    • Trish Park
    • Director
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Writers
      • Mike Flanagan
      • Shirley Jackson
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    8pintaxandre

    Interesting

    It's not the kind of horror you usually get in movies. It's crafted in a more subtle way and there is a way of creating mystery that I particularly enjoy. I want to get answers and I hope I will not be disappointed later on. I am involved and hope it will stay that way. The ending twist is monumental by the way.
    10pika52160

    10 plus!

    One of the best productions from Netflix! Well written characters, creepy story and you invest in what happens to them. Enjoyed every episode!
    8mohit_sinsniwal

    Potenrtial

    Ok - so 3 bad reviews so far. I'm going to go the opposite and say I really enjoyed it. It's seems people want all action these days, what this programme is doing is taking its time to build story and atmosphere. I feel the comments on the kids acting is pretty harsh as most of them had very little to do in this episode. The scares were good and really enjoyed the last couple of minutes. If it keeps this up it will be a great series.
    9Trey_Trebuchet

    Holy hell

    This was super well done! And it's only the first episode! The acting is super good so far, even some of the child performances. I also thought the scares were really well done, the opening act being perhaps the spookiest part. Genuinely the most scared I've been in a while. Above all of this, we already have some pretty well established characters! I'm very excited for the rest.
    8bobeaumont

    Potential

    Ok - so 3 bad reviews so far. I'm going to go the opposite and say I really enjoyed it. It's seems people want all action these days, what this programme is doing is taking its time to build story and atmosphere. I feel the comments on the kids acting is pretty harsh as most of them had very little to do in this episode. The scares were good and really enjoyed the last couple of minutes. If it keeps this up it will be a great series.

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    • Trivia
      When Olivia interrupts Steven and Mrs. Dudley's conversation, a face can be seen behind her as she moves through the door frame. It is gone when she turns to leave after inquiring about Luke.
    • Goofs
      When Nell calls Hugh in the middle of the night, he is in Jacksonville, FL. He tells her he will drive to Orlando to catch a flight to LA to be with her. Jacksonville has its own airport, and Orlando is over two hours away by car. Driving to Orlando to catch a plane makes no sense in an emergency situation.
    • Quotes

      Steven Crain: I've seen a lot of ghosts. Just not the way you think. A ghost can be a lot of things. A memory, a daydream, a secret. Grief, anger, guilt. But, in my experience, most times they're just what we want to see. Most times, a ghost is a wish.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD and Blu-ray releases feature new and extended scenes:
      • The Crain parents talk about having a hard time sleeping in the new house - they say it's too quiet, but then start to hear the house making sounds, which they blame on the pipes.
      • More details are added to the story the woman tells to Steven about the ghost of her husband visiting her at night.
      • Mrs. Dudley tells a young Steven in the kitchen, "In the night, in the dark."
      • Steven sees a car wreck while driving. His publisher calls him and asks him how the meeting went with the woman who says her husband visited her at night. He tells his publisher, but his publisher says Steven doesn't sound too enthusiastic. Steven then pitched an idea about haunted highways. As the two discuss what will sell, his publisher suggests that he write a sequel to "The Haunting of Hill House," which visibly irritates Steven.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Scariest "The Haunting of Hill House" Moments (2018)

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • FlanaganFilm
      • Amblin Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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