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The Haunting (1963)

Directed by Robert Wise · Cinematography by Davis Boulton

G112 min64 frames

Horror

You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.

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The Haunting (1963) movie still: wide — A long, shadowed hallway features ornate dark wood paneling and vintage textured wallpaper. A man in a robe…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a dark, textured surface with white engraved cursive lettering. The name Abigail…The Haunting (1963) movie still: medium — A man sits in a vintage room with ornate chairs and a large harp. The subject looks toward the camera…The Haunting (1963) movie still: medium — A dark mansion interior contains a chandelier, ornate woodwork, and a burning candle. A man reads from a…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — An interior space contains a woman and a classical bust in the background. The woman stares forward with…The Haunting (1963) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor space with textured walls and patterned flooring. Three people stand close together…The Haunting (1963) movie still: wide — A 1950s suburban home interior features floral curtains, patterned armchairs, and a brick fireplace. A man…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit Victorian interior features ornate embossed wallpaper and heavy draped fabric. A woman in the…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit bedroom provides the setting for a person resting in bed. A woman lies on a pillow with…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — A dark outdoor scene focuses on a human hand wearing a metal bracelet. The hand rests against the wooden…The Haunting (1963) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a man slumped in an ornate armchair. A sharp, horizontal light flare cuts across…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — The interior of a car with a view of a city window advertisement behind. A woman sits in the passenger…The Haunting (1963) movie still: wide — A dark, dimly lit hotel corridor features patterned walls and a central closed door. Two wall-mounted lamps…The Haunting (1963) movie still: wide — A narrow dirt path winds through a dense thicket of tall, leafy deciduous trees. A horse-drawn carriage…The Haunting (1963) movie still: wide — A Victorian-era ornate metal spiral staircase descends into a dark floor. The architectural structure…The Haunting (1963) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit space contains a prominent ornate iron chandelier in the background. A man stands in…
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The Haunting — official trailer

What is The Haunting about?

Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…

Where can you watch The Haunting?

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What does the cinematography of The Haunting look like?

Across 64 sampled frames, The Haunting builds its coverage from close-ups (34% of the sample), with medium shots (28%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Davis Boulton keeps 44% of it in soft, low-key light. 70% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of The Haunting?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Haunting (1963) are #050505, #2e2e2e, #8e8e8e, #6d6d6d, #484848, #cccccc — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #8e8e8e
  • #6d6d6d
  • #484848
  • #cccccc

See the full The Haunting colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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