Stephen King, the master of horror, recently praised a Netflix mini-series that audiences are calling home to one of the greatest jump scares ever. This series, a thrilling gem, boasts a star-studded cast and holds an impressive 93 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, confirming its critical acclaim.
The show features actress Carla Gugino, set to star alongside Brad Pitt in the upcoming film The Adventures of Cliff Booth. The mini-series also stars Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, and Elizabeth Reaser, all known for their roles in popular thrillers and dramas.
The story revolves around the Crain family, who move into a vast, old house with hopes of renovating and selling it. However, their new home quickly reveals strange and terrifying events. After a tragic night forces them to flee, the family is marked by emotional wounds that last for years.
Years later, the now grown Crain siblings—Steven, Shirley, Theo, Luke, and Nell—come back together after another tragedy, grappling with their haunting past and uncovering the truth about their childhood home’s mysteries.
The series is based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House. King took to X (formerly Twitter) to express admiration for the show, calling it “close to a work of genius” and speculating that Shirley Jackson would have approved as well.
Director Mike Flanagan, known for adapting King’s other works like The Life of Chuck, Gerald’s Game, and Doctor Sleep, helmed this production. The suspenseful and chilling atmosphere built throughout the series keeps viewers on edge.
Fans highlight a particular jump scare that caught many off guard with its suddenness and effectiveness, one viewer even admitted to screaming out loud. The surprise element had no warning, making it one of the most memorable moments in horror TV.
The Haunting of Hill House is now streaming on Netflix for those eager to experience the gripping story and acclaimed scares.
