
The Haunting (1963): Atmosphere Over Gore in Classic Horror
Long before jump scares dominated horror, The Haunting (1963), directed by Robert Wise, proved that fear could be conjured through subtlety and suggestion. Adapted from Shirley Jackson’s novel The Haunting of Hill House, the film is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling. Instead of relying on blood or monsters, it uses unsettling sound design, eerie cinematography,…