Product: The Haunting [VHS] (1999)
Rating: 4.0
Entertaining and Effective
I understand that this was based on the classic book by Shirley Jackson's " The Haunting of Hill House" which is an excellent book. May I suggest that those who love ghost stories read Shirley's Book. The original Movie titled "The Haunting" that was released in the early '60's, stared Julie Harris and Claire Bloom. It was done in black and white and was very effective for it's time in moving it's audience. I highly recommend seeing this version also. Now, this new updated version has hit the screen with great effects, great scenery and vivid color for the modern era. Yes, it to stands alone and is very effective for it's time. I don't feel any of the three medias should be compared. They all stand alone on their own and all should be enjoyed. So I highly recommend that if one enjoys chills up one's spine, they should go out and rent or buy all three versions and enjoy one wonderful experience after another.