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The Haunting of Hill House
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The Bent-Neck Lady

  • Episode aired Oct 12, 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 10m
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Carla Gugino in The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
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A dark specter with an unsettling silhouette has haunted Nell since she was a girl. Now "the Bent-Neck Lady" is back -- and she's calling Nell home.A dark specter with an unsettling silhouette has haunted Nell since she was a girl. Now "the Bent-Neck Lady" is back -- and she's calling Nell home.A dark specter with an unsettling silhouette has haunted Nell since she was a girl. Now "the Bent-Neck Lady" is back -- and she's calling Nell home.

  • Director
    • Mike Flanagan
  • Writers
    • Mike Flanagan
    • Meredith Averill
    • Shirley Jackson
  • Stars
    • Michiel Huisman
    • Carla Gugino
    • Henry Thomas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    9.5/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Writers
      • Mike Flanagan
      • Meredith Averill
      • Shirley Jackson
    • Stars
      • Michiel Huisman
      • Carla Gugino
      • Henry Thomas
    • 111User reviews
    • 58Critic 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
    Jordane Christie
    Jordane Christie
    • Arthur
    • Director
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Writers
      • Mike Flanagan
      • Meredith Averill
      • Shirley Jackson
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    User reviews111

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    9MovieJournal

    Bent-Neck Lady is the best horror "movie" I've seen in years.

    I've just seen it again, and I felt as if this episode was almost like a stand alone, a movie in it self, a complete arc of the character Nell. Horrifying drama. Judging by this episode alone, it's the best horror "movie" I've seen in years. I hope I don't dream about this lady though.
    10Relinquish_V

    Finishing something horror with tears in the eyes... it's unique

    I don't know what to say because this episode broke my heart but I'll try. Acting, the atmosphere, the writing and the god damn music (which I love it so damn much because I see a little story in every piece of music) made this an unforgettable episode. All this stuff made me feel so... so sad, I finished this depressed with my eyes in tears. Stelar in every aspect. Maybe it's not perfect but it's perfect!!!
    10sarmstrong-89330

    Best Ending

    The ending of this episode was better than most horror movie endings. The episode slowly builds the tension right up until the horrific payoff at the end. This series isn't about the jump scares or predictible plot twists. It moves the viewer along with each character at a solid pace, the scares are all natural and intense. This series is really something special.
    10egeorge585

    A Cinematic Achievement!

    Simultaneously beautiful and horrifying. The final 5 minutes will go down as one of the best scenes in television history with a twist ending so satisfying you won't stop thinking about it for weeks.
    10AllieRubyStein

    One of the best episodes of television I've ever seen

    There isn't words to describe this one, just know it's brilliant, and this episode alone is more than worth the watch. See it to believe it, one of the best and most brilliant works of art I have ever experienced. True genius.

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    • Trivia
      Russ Tamblyn, who plays Nell's psychiatrist, appeared in the original film adaptation of The Haunting (1963).
    • Goofs
      At about 49:00, Hugh tells Nell about 2 o'clock and says that when the big hand is on the two and the little hand is on the 12, which is backwards.

      This may be because he was pretty frazzled at the time, however.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Montague: How can a house, just a collection of bricks, wood, and glass have that much power over people?

      Nell Crain: You've never been there.

      Dr. Montague: Well, that's true. But see, neither have you, not for a long, long time. And I think that if you were to look at it today after all these years, empty in the woods, you'd find it's not a monster. It's barely even a house. It's a carcass.

    • 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(Location)
    • Production companies
      • FlanaganFilm
      • Amblin Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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