Question 1

How did director Robert Wise come up with the title 'The Haunting' for his film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Robert Wise met with author Shirley Jackson, who told him the only other title she'd considered for her novel was 'The Haunting,' so he used it for the film.

Question 2

What visual technique was used to make Hill House appear even stranger in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most of the film was shot through lenses that add a curvature to the walls, making the house seem more strange.

Question 3

Why was 'The Haunting' shot in black and white instead of color?

Accepted Answer

Robert Wise loved black and white's atmospheric quality for horror, and the studio contract specified it must be shot in black and white.

Question 4

What was done to make Claire Bloom's character Theodora appear more bohemian and beatnik?

Accepted Answer

To make Theodora appear more bohemian, beatnik, garments designed by Mary Quant from a recent collection were used to dress Claire Bloom.

Question 5

What is the real reason Dr. John Markway brings three strangers to Hill House?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study, but his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history.

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