The answer to whether "The Haunting" is based on a true story depends on which film adaptation you are referring to, as there are several prominent movies with similar titles.
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
The film The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) is marketed as being based on a true story, drawing inspiration from the experiences of the Snedeker family. The narrative centers on a family who claimed to have encountered significant paranormal activity after moving into a new home in Southington, Connecticut, which had previously operated as a funeral home.
While the film utilizes these reported events as its foundation, it's important to note that creative liberties were taken for dramatic effect. The Snedeker family's claims involved vivid accounts of ghostly encounters and demonic oppression, which gained public attention through paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The Haunting (1963 & 1999)
In contrast, the films titled The Haunting (1963) and The Haunting (1999) are not based on true stories. Both of these movies are adaptations of Shirley Jackson's classic 1959 horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Jackson's novel is a work of fiction, exploring psychological horror within a supposedly haunted mansion.
Therefore, while "The Haunting in Connecticut" draws from alleged real-life events, the original "The Haunting" films are purely fictional.
| Film Title | Release Year | Based on True Story? | Inspiration/Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunting | 1963 | No | Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House |
| The Haunting | 1999 | No | Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House |
| The Haunting in Connecticut | 2009 | Marketed as Yes | Alleged experiences of the Snedeker family |
