The Haunting of Hill Housefeatures an ensemble cast of many talented actors, andtwo of the stars surprisingly worked together eight years before Mike Flanagan’s hit horror miniseries.Netflix’s 2018 supernatural dramaTV show is loosely based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 bookof the same name. It follows the Crain family, who lived in the haunted Hill House in the 1990s, and their supernatural encounters both in the past and present. Of course, that description only brushes the surface of whatThe Haunting of Hill Houseis about, as its complexity and fascinating storytelling are why it was so successful.
Mike Flanagan has said thatThe Haunting"chapter of [his] life is closed," perBluesky. As of the writing of this article, the horror filmmaker is working on a new series for Amazon Prime Video, the nextExorcistfilm, and an adaption of Stephen King’sCarrie.
The Haunting of Hill Housereceived critical acclaim upon its release in 2018. Many praised the limited series for the cast’s performances, Flanagan’s direction, the horror elements, the unforgettable and satisfying ending, and more. So, it makes sense why Flanagan produced another miniseries,The Haunting of Bly Manor, a couple of years later. Many ofThe Haunting ofHill House’s cast membersreturned forBly Manor. While, for most of the stars, it was the second time they worked together,The Haunting of Bly Manorserved as Carla Gugino and Oliver Cohen-Jackson’s third collaboration.
Carla Gugino & Oliver Cohen-Jackson Both Starred In 2010’s Faster Before The Haunting Of Hill House
Gugino Played Olivia & Cohen-Jackson Portrayed Luke In The Netflix Miniseries
Fans ofThe Haunting of Hill Housewill undoubtedly recognize two actors in the filmFaster, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Carla Gugino and Oliver Cohen-Jackson, who starred as Olivia Crain and the older version of Luke Crain, respectively, in the Netflix horror miniseries, were both in the main cast ofFaster.The movie premiered in 2010,eight years beforethe release of Mike Flanagan’sThe Haunting of Hill House. So, even though they didn’t share many scenes in the show,The Haunting of Hill Houseserved as aFasterreunion between Gugino and Cohen-Jackson.
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The 2010 action thrillermovie starred Dwayne “The Rock” Johnsonas a man recently released from prison seeking vengeance for his brother’s death. Meanwhile,Gugino played one of the two central detectives inFaster,and Cohen-Jackson portrayed a hitman.Fasterwas ultimately a box office flop — it grossed $35.6 million against a $24 million budget and received mixed reviews. However, the 2010 film is gaining traction after being added to Netflix’s library in late 2024.
Mike Flanagan Planted A False Memory In My Head With 1 Genius Haunting Of Hill House Scene, And I’m Not Alone
Mike Flanagan’s brilliant storytelling planted a fake memory of a Haunting Of Hill House scene in my head, and many viewers have reported the same.
Gugino & Cohen-Jackson’s Faster Roles Are More Difficult To Watch After The Haunting Of Hill House
The Actors Are Enemies In Faster
If one watchedThe Haunting of Hill HousebeforeFaster, the dynamic between Gugino and Cohen-Jackson’s characters in the movie might seem strange. Whereas the two portrayed mother and son in the Netflix horror miniseries,Gugino’sFastercharacter is trying to hunt down Cohen-Jackson’sas he is one of the film’s main villains. Their relationship inFasteris the furthest thing from Olivia and Luke’s dynamic inThe Haunting of HillHouse,but Gugino and Cohen-Jackson still make it work.
The Haunting of Hill House
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The Haunting of Hill House is a 2018 horror drama series that interweaves the past and present narrative of a family grappling with traumatic occurrences from their former residence. The story explores the psychological and supernatural elements of their experiences as they contend with haunting memories and events.
