The Haunting of Hill House Book vs Movie (1963)

Shirley Jackson's novel is a masterclass in building dread and psychological horror. Does the 1963 adaptation stay true to the book? Listen to Luke and I discuss both book and movie and why we think the book wins!

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00:00 Intro
02:31 Book Review
08:44 Eleanor and Theodora
13:16 Hill House
20:31 Movie camera work
23:46 Book premise
26:10 First day/night in the house
28:57 Eleanor’s loss of self
31:15 Book comic relief
32:01 Writing in Theo’s room
33:15 Movie cast
37:50 Mrs. Montague and movie ending
42:12 Book ending
51:07 Book vs movie