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Summary: A Very Grand Film
Review: I'm not really going to compare this to the older version-doing that just makes comparisons, and that makes for a less enjoyable viewing experience if you have pre-envisioned ideas. See this on its own merits. You'll be happier, trust me. The story is about Dr. Marrow (Liam Neeson), a scientist who wishes to conduct a psychological experiment about fear, so he lures three subjects to an old house with the pretense of staging a sleeping-disorder experiment. This is a fairly hollow excuse to have the house be haunted, but it is an excuse, and it does work, so who cares? As far as acting goes, Neeson is in the 'good' range. He's not great, but he does pull off his role fairly well. He has to be fairly sympathetic and genial, which he pulls off very well. He also needs to be sinister enough to confuse the audience. This is where Neeson stumbles a little bit. Now, the three 'subjects' are played by Lilli Taylor, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Owen Wilson. Taylor does a respectable and competent job fleshing out her sensitive, put-upon character Eleanor. At times she seems silly, but usually manages to pull off her character's melodrama. Zeta-Jones is equally capable as the openly bi-sexual, extroverted Theo. She manages to pull her character off slightly better than Taylor at points. The real stand-out is Owen Wilson, as the cynical joker Luke. His role is a supporting one, but he does a great job. The special effects are very good: they are a bit overblown later on, but the subtle effects are very amazing as we see the many manifestations of the villainous ghost of the owner of Hill House. The sets are a show-stopper. They are very beautiful and exquisite: a high point. The Haunting is an awesome movie. Rent or buy it tonight!
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Summary: A BAD VERSION OF THE HAUNTING!!!
Review: This was a bad remake of a really original SCARY movie. This remake focuses on the children trapped in the house. The original movie focused on the house and how scary and evil it was. That was what made it scary. The Haunting remake has ok special effects but some were not needed. Whoever reads this review I don't really recommend this movie but if you want to waste a couple of bucks go ahead.
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Summary: A very big let down
Review: I was shocked at the fact that such a terrifying and classic story could be butchered so much. This is the new age adaption on Shirly Jacksons "The Haunting of Hill House" which scared the hell out of millions of people, through screen and pages. I feel bad even associating this movie with the horror in the pages of the book. Hollywood has truly torn this movie apart. Although the acting and actors were not bad, and the house used for Hill House is incredible, the story itself is very different, straying a bit to far from the original. Maybe this is why they did not use the original name of the book, because it was so different. Who knows? but I would advise saving your money for a better movie to buy. Keep this flick for a weekend night rent with a friend or loved on, but dont expect to be scared either. Hollywood tried way to hard to make this movie scary that it isnt even chilling, except for a part or two. For a better scare, rent the original "The Haunting of Hill House" or read the book "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirly Jackson.
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Summary: Good Entertainment
Review: I didn't see the original 1963 version, or read the original book so I didn't have a pre conceived notion of what this movie was supposed to be and I really enjoyed it alot. The house is spectacular, the story is brilliant and I thought it was great fun to watch, and was fully entertained, and thats why I watch movies :)
Rating: 
Summary: there was no entry for zero stars....
Review: Bad, bad, stupendously awful! Really bites the big one. That's probably what Leonard Pinth Garnell (sp?) would have said on the old Sat. Night Live show. What a big disappointment this film was. We are huge fans of the original, and went to see it with high hopes. It seems that most of the rest of the viewers felt the same way; people were restless, chatting and getting up to get more snacks. When Owen Wilson loses his head, instead of screams, the theater filled with sardonic laughter. Neeson phoned his performance in, Lili Taylor was wasted, and Zeta-Jones, well, as an actress, she is very pretty.
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Summary: KES Evenstar
Review: It's a good movie. It's worth watching. I watched it and felt spooked. It has wonderful acting. And the plot was interesting, like a puzzle. The "Welcome home, Eleanor." thing was creepy. I became sick at some scenes like where Liam got a piece of glass in his hand. It has a psycho one could imagine as a real person, hunting because of a twisted goal. The psycho's reasons are so disturbing. Liam Neeson is lovable even as a bloody jerk!
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Summary: skip the movie
Review: If you enjoy a decent cast overwhelmed by unnecessary special effects, this is the film for you. The pleasure of Shirley Jackson's novel is its graceful understatement and its exacting psychological examination of fear. The film has neither of these virtures. Instead, it simply washes over one with all the subtlety of a large bucket of over-sweet jello.
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Summary: Not scary at all!
Review: The original was scary, but this is just an excuse to use special effects. This isn't scary, or funny, and should be on MST3K. Yes this movie is that bad. All the bad things you've heard about this movie, are truly an understatement to how bad it REALLY IS! This is ..., and will always be .... Sorry hollywood, but don't try again. We are a little harder to scare now. This would scare a 3 year MAYBE... but even that is giving it to much credit. Skip this and see something else.
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Summary: One of the best "Haunted House" movies I've ever seen!!
Review: I bought this movie after hearing how creepy it was. I was very surprised how good this movie really was. I really liked the parts with the children calling Elanore to help save them. I am very happy with this movie. Catherine Zeta-Jones is the hottest actor I've ever seen star in a horror movie! This DVD is well worth your movie!:)
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Summary: Hollywood has run out of ideas......
Review: I'm sorry, but I just couldn't stay awake to see this complete video. Whenever a cliche' scare comes up, I fall asleep....and this was often. I saw the original 60's version and, sorry, but that one was a snoozer too. I think this story could be phenomenally scary, but the right party has yet to make it. The only really scary thing about this movie is looking like Lily Taylor and having to share the screen with Catherine Zeta-Jones. She's a Goddess!!
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