The Haunting of Hill House

The inspiration for a new Netflix series debuting this Halloween, this chilling story by Shirley Jackson explores the power of fear and has influenced writers like Neil Gaiman and Stephen King. Four seekers arrive at Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar; Theodora, his assistant; Luke, the estate's future inheritor; and Eleanor, a fragile young woman with a dark past. As they confront horrifying occurrences, they are unaware of the house's sinister intentions, which will soon choose one of them to claim. This powerful work of psychological horror has been adapted twice as The Haunting and is recognized for its slow-burning tension. Shirley Jackson, born in California in 1916, shocked readers with her short story "The Lottery," leading to widespread acclaim and controversy. Her first novel, The Road Through the Wall, was published in 1948, followed by five more, including The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, often regarded as her masterpiece. Jackson passed away at 48, leaving behind a legacy of haunting literature. If you enjoyed this work, you might also like We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Critics praise Jackson's unique style and the eerie, unforgettable world she creates.