Netflix orders Horror series based on the book, 'The Haunting of Hill House', Mike Flanagan to write, direct and produce

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Netflix continues to stockpile projects for their streaming service and today is no exception. According to Deadline, Netflix has given a 10-episode order to a currently untitled horror series from Mike Flanagan (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush) based on the novel, The Haunting of Hill House.

            The 1959 novel of the same name is widely considered one of the best ghost stories of the 20^th century. The rights were picked up by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV who is also collaborating with Paramount TV and Flanagan has been chosen to write, direct and executive produce the adaptation. The book has already been adapted for the big screen twice in 1963 and 1999, both titled The Haunting with the latter starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Owen Wilson. I’ve seen the 1999 version and to be honest, it’s one of the worst feature films I’ve ever seen; having said that, I think the plot is incredibly interesting and would work much better in a television format. Also, with an auteur like Flanagan helming the show, it’s in much better hands to tell the story that could properly be told for horror fans everywhere.

            This will be the third Netflix series coming from Paramount TV joining the recent budding teen drama, 13 Reasons Why which is quickly becoming one of the hottest shows around but their next project could be a goldmine as well titled, Maniac, helmed by Cary Fukunaga and starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone. Hopefully we get more updates on the Netflix series including casting and a possible shoot date. When those details are brought to our attention, we’ll be sure to post them right here on Cinema Wave!