Netflix viewers are still raving about The Haunting of Hill House, with many calling the 2018 horror drama "absolute perfection" and a "10/10" show they can't stop rewatching.
The 10-episode series, loosely adapted from Shirley Jackson's 1969 novel of the same name, follows five siblings who are haunted by their childhood. The story unfolds across two timelines: the present day and flashbacks building towards a pivotal day in 1992, when the Crain family moved into Hill House with plans to renovate and sell the property. Horrifying events ultimately drove them from the house, and a tragedy in the present reunites the family, forcing them to confront the ghosts of their past.
Why viewers love it
The show boasts a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critical consensus reading: "The Haunting of Hill House is an effective ghost story whose steadily mounting anticipation is just as satisfying as its chilling payoff."
One viewer recently recommended it again on Reddit, writing: "Such a beautiful show. Its haunting music, great actors. It's easily the best show Mike Flanagan has ever done. A true masterpiece. Way better than his current show Carrie, which has a YA feel to it. I hope he goes back to this kind of stuff. Highly recommended. Give it a try if you haven't seen it yet."
Another Reddit user replied: "Anytime I rewatch the series I make sure to watch episodes 4-5-6 in a row. Perfection." A third added: "Absolute perfection 10/10."
Cast and streaming details
The ensemble cast includes Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, and Victoria Pedretti as the adult Crain siblings. One IMDB reviewer wrote: "This isn't just great horror - it's brilliant filmmaking. Everything from the writing to the cast to the cinematography to the editing is just amazing. I was immediately hooked in from the first episode and wasn't able to stop."
The complete series is available to stream on Netflix at any time, with episodes ranging from 42 to 71 minutes in length.
