The True Story Behind 'The Haunting Of Hill House'

Exploring the inspiration behind “The Haunting of Hill House”.

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STILLS
Portrait of Marie Antoinette
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Marie Antoinette at Hameau de la Reine in Versailles, France - 18th Century
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Close-up of a creepy old chandelier in a scary haunted house. Dust is projected in a creepy old haunted house. Static shot. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K.
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Old glass door with silhouette of a person passing behind from right to left in a creepy old haunted house. Glass with branch patterns with two vertical wooden structure. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K.
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Creepy window of a scary haunted house overlooking a haunted forest with trees moving in the wind. Ghost passing by from left to right. Close up on the glass. Shot on red epic 6K.
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Old swaying lamp hanging from ceiling of stairs of creepy haunted house. Ghost, Spirit or Demon. Spooky Old objects. Old chestnut wood and old scary wallpaper. Shot on RED EPIC 6K. Static lamp.
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Metal pipe crossing a big creepy staircase of a haunted house. Old chestnut wood and old scary wallpaper. Shot on RED EPIC 6K. Tilt up.
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Marble clock with a black lion sculpture in a creepy haunted house on a winter night. Tilt up tight shot. Halloween scary ambiance. Ghost, Demon or Spirit. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K.
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Old green curtain with thick rope in a creepy haunted house on a winter night. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K. Tilt up. Halloween scary ambiance. Ghost, Demon or Spirit.
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Old creepy window of a scary haunted house overlooking a haunted forest with trees moving in the wind. Old objects in old solid wood, old wallpaper damaged, changing focus. Shot on red epic 6K.
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Scary cleared painting on the wall in a golden frame with a spooky tapestry in a creepy old haunted house. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K. Static shot. Shadow ghost passing by.
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Bronze candlestick collection on a fireplace in front of a mirror in a spooky old haunted house. Glass with vertical wooden structure. changing focus. Creepy atmosphere. Shot on RED SCARLET 6K.
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Door of old haunted bathroom opening itself in an abandoned house. Ghost, Spirit or Demon. Gold mirror on the side and old objects. Old chestnut wood and old scary wallpaper. Shot on RED EPIC 6K.
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two lighted candles and a skull on a black background
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Abandoned house. Old room with window interior
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Abandoned house. Old room interior
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Abandoned house. Old room with window interior
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Abandoned house. Old room with window interior
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Luxury Estate Gate & Guard House
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Abandoned spooky wooden house
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Burning Wood In The Fireplace
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Antique manorial house.
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LD POV Typing a letter on an old typewriter
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Man looks at the time of old pocket watches
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abandoned old house
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Manor house
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[KakashiHatake-bdji]

"its likely someone has died in the very spot youre in right now"

me on the toilet: hope they were alright"

[YourHotAnimeMom]

*Lightning strike of silver and blue light*

Shane: The wind is fierce tonight.

[ramanaind]

Let me just say it on behalf of everyone: The Bent Neck Lady was scary as hell.

[sofialouised]

My mom has a tattoo that says “insist on your cup of stars” and it’s from the book. Very nice meaning behind the tattoo.

[YayMiko]

“It’s likely that someone or many others have died in that very spot you’re in right now”
Me, alone in the dark: “excellent, thank you”

[danielacortez]

“I was standing right here... and nobody could see me!!!” - Nell :’((

[theodoraxx]

Petition for Shane and Ryan to go there ⏬ :

[jimmytimmy]

The Haunting of the Hill House is the best horror show in Netflix.

[CanadianTimbits]

The Haunting Of Hill House and Bly Manor are absolute masterpieces.

Thanks for writing the source material Shirley Jackson!

[purplebushie]

“someone has probably died in your house”

Me, looking at my cat sleeping on the seat my dad died on: “Uh huh.”

[joeligmacandace]

In the words of hank hill: “god damn it Bobby”

[laursuperdark]

NOOO WHY’D HE HAVE TO DO THE DOGS LIKE THAT :(

[mamakitty]

The only time this show scared me is when they were driving in the car fighting and the little sister screams inbetween them.... I wasn't ready 😂😂🤭🤭🤭

[MithrilMagic]

My home was built in 1862. Our master bathroom was originally used as a “sick/death/birth” bedroom. I’ve never been bothered by malicious spirits but we definitely have some extra residents hanging around. But I’ve never been afraid in all the years we’ve lived here.

[Chillinlikeavilll]

The fact that I’ve never been so quick to click on a buzzfeed unsolved video>>>

[amishasompura]

When my grandfather died. His room was given to me and I am sleeping in the same position and place where he passed away. When he said 'as long as humans have been around, and as long as homes have been standing, it is verey likely that someone if not many others, have died in that very exact spot you are in right now' at that moment body was filled with chills

[LadyCoyKoi]

Buzzfeed: “Someone may have died where you are..”
Me: *on the toilet pushing out a huge log* "Those poor souls."

[saram.knight]

Hill House + Buzzfeed Unsolved = Me having an heart attack

[sarahmchendry]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t not think of the Dursley’s when you said dudleys

[yourmomdabomb]

Buzzfeed unsolved is the only thing keeping buzzfeed alive 👻