A 10-part horror series on Netflix is being praised as a 'masterpiece' that is so compelling, viewers will want to watch all episodes in one sitting. The show, titled The Haunting of Hill House, has garnered acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
Why This Series Stands Out
In a TikTok video, reviewer Kaylee Kiara highlighted the series as one of her top '10/10' shows with fewer than 40 episodes, making it ideal for binge-watching. She described it as an underrated gem available on Netflix right now. The series consists of just 10 episodes, allowing dedicated viewers to finish it in a day or spread it over a couple of days.
The Haunting of Hill House is a supernatural horror drama created by Mike Flanagan, loosely based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson. The story follows one family across two timelines, focusing on five adult siblings whose paranormal experiences at their old mansion, Hill House, continue to haunt them in the present. Flashbacks reveal a pivotal night in 1992 that forced the family to flee the eerie mansion.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
Kaylee praised the series, stating: 'Let me tell you, it delivers. On the surface, it's a haunted house story. But it's really about a family dealing with grief across two timelines. Everything is connected, nothing is wasted, and it's sitting at over 90 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes for a good reason.'
Commenters on her video echoed her sentiments, with some calling it a 'masterpiece' and one of the 'best shows' they have ever watched. One person said: 'The Haunting of Hill House is the best thing I have ever watched.' Another added: 'The Haunting of Hill House is a 10/10 masterpiece.'
Unique Casting and Production
The series features two actors for each character: a child and an adult for the siblings, and for patriarch Hugh Crain, Timothy Hutton plays the older version while Henry Thomas (known for his role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) portrays the younger Hugh in flashbacks. Other cast members include Michiel Huisman as Steven Crain, Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain, Elizabeth Reaser as Shirley Crain, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Luke Crain, Kate Siegel as Theo Crain, and Victoria Pedretti as Nell Crain.
Mike Flanagan, known for his horror work, also directed, wrote, and edited the 2019 film Doctor Sleep, a sequel to The Shining. He has created several limited series on Netflix, often reusing actors. Fans of The Haunting of Hill House can also enjoy his other works on the platform, including The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
The Haunting of Hill House is available to stream on Netflix now.
