From 1978sSalems Lotto 2017sTwin Peaks: The Return, the horror miniseries has a unique place in cultural history.
Neither element feels phoned-in by this masterful miniseries.
The Haunting of Bly Manorfailed to recapture the rapturous reception ofThe Haunting of Hill Housebut remained critically well-liked.
Meanwhile, 2023sThe Fall of the House of Ushershowed Flanagans funny side with a gory, satirically sharp horror-comedy.
Thus,Mike FlanagansThe Haunting of Hill Housestill stands head and shoulders above most horror miniseries.
The Haunting of Hill Houseis available to stream on Netflix.
Loosely based on Shirley Jackson’s novel of the same name, The Haunting of Hill House follows the Crain family’s experience in their beautiful - and deadly - home. With a story told using two timelines simultaneously, The Haunting of Hill House chronicles both the haunting itself, and the lasting effect it had on the Crain children as they struggle through adulthood decades later. Directed by Mike Flanagan as the first entry in his Haunting anthology, The Haunting of Hill House features a large ensemble cast including Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, and Henry Thomas.
