Haunted House Day

Yesterday was one of the first true days of fall. For some reason the crisp, cool air always puts me in the mood for a good haunted house story. So, I watched three old favorites in a row: The Legend of Hell House (1973), The Haunting (1963), and The Haunting of Julia (1977). Clove candles burned as the movies played and autumn air blew in through the open windows. It was a good day.


The Legend of Hell House (Awesome screencaps by a75.)

The Haunting

The Haunting of Julia



If you happen to come across this blog and know of any really good haunted house or ghost movies, please let me know. Thanks. :)


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The Haunting of Julia

Revisited an old favorite of mine today. I think The Haunting of Julia is one of the best ghost stories on film. The look, the colors, the gauzy lens, the subtly, the pace, and the absolutely incredible & chilling score work with organic perfection that softly pulls you in and holds you silently, but firmly, to its chest. In it you will find horrors hidden in the quiet. Watch it alone on a windy night. Watch it on a cold rainy day, wrapped in blankets. Get lost in it. I promise it's worth it. And to top it all off, the film features one of the most beautiful end shots I've ever seen.





I should also add that after much searching a friend has finally found the score for me. I was desperate to have it for so long. Here is the title track, The Park.



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