Cover of The Haunting of Hill House

Horror · Classics

The Haunting of Hill House

A doctor interested in the supernatural invites a few guests to stay at a notorious old house. Shy, lonely Eleanor arrives hoping to belong somewhere, and the house takes notice of her.

First published
1959
Pace
slow
Length
short
Format
Standalone

Read this if you like horror that relies on atmosphere, ambiguity and beautiful, precise sentences.

Skip this if you want clear explanations and plenty of action.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Mental illness

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