The Haunting is a 1963 British psychological horror film by American director Robert Wise and adapted by Nelson Gidding from the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. It stars Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn. The film revolves around the conflict between a team of paranormal investigators and the house in which they spend several nights. This film was remade in 1999. Eleanor "Nell" Lance (Julie Harris), Theodora "Theo" (Claire Bloom), and Luke Sanderson (Russ Tamblyn) accompany Dr. John Markway (Richard Johnson) during an investigation into the paranormal. Markway believes that an old mansion with a sinister past called Hill House will provide him with the proof he seeks of the existence of the supernatural. Luke is the next in line to inherit the house, and is volunteered by the current owner to join Markway both as a sceptic and overseer. Nell and Theo are the only responders to an invitation Markway sent out to various people who had come in contact with the supernatural at some point in their lives. After the four meet up in Hill House, strange things begin to happen, most of which seem centered on Nell.