Original 1963 The Haunting on TCM tonight

[Evo]

Original 1963 "The Haunting" on TCM tonight!

OMG!, the original 1963 horror thriller "The Haunting" will be on TCM, Turner Classic Movies, tonight at 7pm CST/8PM EST.

This is a classic, nothing to do with the crappy remake.

Don't miss it.

It is a "psychological" thriller, it's what you don't see that frightens you, and it will frighten you.

There is no blood, there is no slashing, today this would be rated "G." But, this is the scariest movie, ever. Every time I watch this masterpiece (and I have watched it over 50 times), I see or hear something new.

The density of the black and white is incredible. The camera angles and reflection shots are unsettling. The score is appropriately terrifying, from the ringing of tiny bells to the cannon ball rocking down the hall.

The cast is excellent. The direction superb. This is horror at the peak of perfection--it is in your mind. The only thing better is to read the book by Ms. Jackson on a dark night when you are all alone, and "far from town." As Stephen King said about Shirley Jackson, "She never had to shout." Mr. Wise is to be credited with bringing her whispers to the screen.

Rent this for Halloween. Or, own it forever. I still have trouble getting to sleep after I watch this.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057129/

The scarriest part for me has always been when Claire Bloom and Julie Harris are in the bedroom together and the sounds start.

 

[Evo]

Wow, that was so good! They do not make movies like that anymore, such a shame.

 

[AJKing]

Oh no! Totally missed it!

Hmm, this gives me an idea.

 

[Evo]

Oh no! Totally missed it!

Hmm, this gives me an idea.

YOU MISSED IT! I made popcorn for you, and mulled cider, and caramel apples.

After all we meant to each other.

 

[AJKing]

I made popcorn for you,

and mulled cider,

!

and caramel apples.

!

After all we meant to each other.

... BY THE NINE, SOMEONE GET ME TO A TIME MACHINE

 

[Mentalist]

I don't know why movies of today aren't as creepy or scary like those of the past. More artistically driven?