Poetic Film Review: The Haunting (1963)

In twilight halls of Hill House old,
Where shadows dance and fears unfold,
A master weaver of darkness and light,
Robert Wise crafted a haunted sight.

With camera lenses sharp as knives,
He cut a path of suspense and thrives,
In black and white, a timeless frame,
Echoing the past, a classic's claim.

Dr. Markway's quest, a puzzle to unwind,
Theo's mystic heart, a secret to find,
Eleanor's descent, a mind astray,
As Nell's grip on reality fades away.

The Haunting's ghosts, a presence felt,
Not seen, but sensed, a nervous threat,
The unknown looms, a fear to face,
A test of wills, a haunted place.

Humphrey Searle's score, a discordant sigh,
Infrared filters, a eerie guise,
The tone of dread, a mystery to share,
A film that whispers, "You're not alone there."

Julie Harris, a thespian's gentle touch,
Brought Nell's turmoil, a heart that clutched,
Depression's dark waters, she drew from deep,
A performance raw, a soul that weeps.

Theodora's quiet strength, a subtle sign,
A lesbian's code, a hidden sign,
Wise's subtlety, a masterful stroke,
A film that whispers, "Look, and then invoke."

Time has tempered its slow-burning fire,
Critics' initial scorn, a reputation's desire,
To be recognized, a classic in its right,
The Haunting of Hill House, a haunted delight.

Spielberg's praise, a nod to its might,
A legacy born, a haunted sight,
Remakes and sequels, a lesser fame,
The Haunting's essence, a timeless flame.

In twisted corridors of Hill House old,
The Haunting's ghosts, a story unfold,
A tale of fear, of doubt, of might,
A classic horror, that haunts through the night.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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