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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Remake of a Classic Horror Flick!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Great remake of a classic Horror flick. The cast is all star and the effects still hold up.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mixed bag film - great release!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This Dreamworks film finally makes its way to bluray via…The Paramount Presents Collection. It doesn’t make too much sense, even with Dreamworks falling under the Paramount mountain., but then again either does Owen Wilson’s casting in a horror flick. The PP series has MOSTLY been good (I’m angrily looking at you, whoever DNR’d the VistaVision of Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief) But the series has it’s releases come in a slipcover that flaps out to reveal original poster art, it’s not gonna seduce the Vinegar Syndrome fetishists (*slowly raises hand*) but is a nice touch.
The video here is a Solid 4.5, based on a new 4K transfer, but the real treat is the audio. This was the second film, after The Phantom Menace, to be mixed in the then state the art Dolby EX system, and was a legendary mix. Even lossy on DVD it would cause structural damage to your house, like Hugh Crane himself doing a little redecorating. While the bass has been toned down some, the lossless bluray mix hasn’t lost any potency - it can still get you yelled at by your neighbors or sleeping wife.
The bonus features includes trailers, an archival run of the mill documentary hosted by Catherine Zeta Jones, and a new interview with Jan De Bont, where he comes across as proud of the film but admits it’s flaws as well. If you're a fan, or if you're like me and are a glutton for the film’s sets and sound mix even though you know what you're in for, it comes highly recommended.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting Movie
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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An interesting twist on haunted houses and the cast is so well rounded.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's about time, Paramount
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I was excited when Paramount announced 1999's The Haunting would be released on Blu-ray after soooo many years. I think they should have gone ahead and simply released it on 4K UHD Blu-ray with the standard Blu-ray and digital copy combo based on today's TV's, but hey. I'll take the Blu-ray. It is what it is.
This edition comes with the standard Blu-ray and a digital copy, along with a cool slipcover. The video and audio quality on the disc is excellent, but as stated before, they could have gone all the way and simply released it on 4K UHD. There's room for improvement and Paramount simply wasn't thinking long-term here, especially seeing as more and more people are upgrading to 4K TV's and media players.
If you're a fan of this movie, go ahead and pick it up. There's no telling if Paramount will ever re-release this movie at the rate they finally put this out on Blu-ray. Recommended.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
fun movie
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I love this movie. awesome, fun haunted house movie. :)
This review is from The Haunting [DVD] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great classic.... of a classic!
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This movie is amazing and it’s not scary but very engaging
This review is from The Haunting [DVD] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great presentation makes the movie more enjoyable
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This has always been known as a mediocre horror film due to it's overuse of dated CGI visuals. However this new blu-ray release helps elevate the movie now that you can enjoy the beautiful cinematography and great sound design that is on display here. The upgraded blu-ray quality really helps the movie seems more scary and thrilling. The cast is really top notch as well and helps build the drama of the story.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
better than i remember
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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don't let the cast put you away, they all bring their A game!
some of the movie has cliche problems but it doesnt take away from it. i saw this when i was a little kid and i didnt really like it or understand it, i was expecting some crazy hauntings and stuff. but the story is simple which i will not spoil here.
this version of the movie looks great with the 4k upgrade!
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great classic first time on blu Ray!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This is a classic movie in paramounts new blu Ray series. It’s remastered very nice and the bonus features are very good. It’s worth a pickup if you have seen it or not.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Movienut
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This movie has been remastered beautifully. The picture and sound quality couldn’t sound any better. I think it’s lacking on the special features
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Literally ‘Haunting’
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Good storyline and has some good scares throughout. Has a good creep factor that haunts your mind long after the movie has ended…
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A tad misleading
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Honestly the picture is a bit misleading. The poster you see there? Its the inside of the clamshell case. That’s not a booklet thats standing up behind that “poster” either. It’s the inside of the case opened up with the disc pulled out and set in front of it.
The disc contains an old behind the scenes featurette and a director commentary track.
I’m glad the movie has been re-released but disappointed it didn’t come with more for the price.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Haunting
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Insomniacs participate in a sleep study at a haunted house. Uh, that won't cure anything. The house is the star of the movie with spectacular set design and soundtrack.
This review is from The Haunting [DVD] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Haunting
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Excellent movie in my opinion. Not a horror flick. Scary throughout and great actors make it work. Effects are dated but still scare.
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very suspenseful
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I would really like to explore the house in this movie.
Only at daytime though and with someone else with me.
Good chiller movie.
This review is from The Haunting [DVD] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
happy customer
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great condition! Love the movie and am happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The haunting
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great movie paramount released these older titles and their slipcover and art work are great
This review is from Paramount Presents: The Haunting [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1999]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good ghost flim
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this a good ghost story horror film and had a good story
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good movie
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I was excited to find a copy of this movie as its an old favorite.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great DVD movie
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Hey, its a DVD played on modern TV, so its not the best quality but...the story is awesome and the price is right.