Julie Harris in THE HAUNTING (1963 film/1992 play)
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PLEASE NOTE the unusual day of the week and time.
This is a movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and knowledge of theater history.
In this case, please watch the film BEFORE reading the play.
“The century-old Hill House has a dark history: its inhabitants have always met strange, tragic, and sometimes violent ends. Now, Dr. John Markway, a paranormal investigator, has assembled a team of people—namely, Eleanor (Julie Harris) and Theodora (Claire Bloom)—whom he thinks will help prove whether or not the house is haunted. But the house wants to separate them, preying on each participant’s psychological weaknesses.”
The Film:
THE HAUNTING (1963)
Directed by Robert Wise
Screenplay by Nelson Gidding
Based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel “The Haunting of Hill House”
With JULIE HARRIS, CLAIRE BLOOM, RICHARD JOHNSON and RUSS TAMBLYN
1 hour 52 mins.
Violence rating: low
Available to stream on Kanopy and Archive.org, and to rent in a variety of places. Check www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-haunting-1963 for details.
The Play:
THE HAUNTING (1992)
Written by Laural Meade
Based on the 1959 novel, the 1963 film, and the 1978 version of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Unpublished rehearsal draft
26 pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/167_ThWiW004x-A7n4SX5Cey_nIIgYjJS/view?usp=sharing
This is a cross-over event with QUEER FEAR! An LGBTQ+ Horror/Thriller Movie Discussion Group.