"The Haunting of Hill House" is an American supernatural horror television series created and directed by Mike Flanagan. The show is loosely based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson. It premiered on Netflix on October 12, 2018.
The series follows the Crain family, who once lived in the haunted Hill House. The narrative is presented in a dual timeline, alternating between the past and the present. The past depicts the family's traumatic experiences in Hill House, while the present shows the adult siblings dealing with the lingering effects of their haunting past.
The cast includes Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Elizabeth Reaser, Kate Siegel, and Henry Thomas, among others. The show received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and effective blend of psychological horror and family drama. The atmospheric and eerie tone, coupled with well-crafted suspense, contributed to its success.
It's worth noting that there is a second season in the anthology series titled "The Haunting of Bly Manor," which was released on October 9, 2020. Each season of "The Haunting" features a new story and characters while retaining some actors from the previous season in different roles.