Is The Haunting scary?

Yes, properly. The Haunting is the real thing without being an endurance test.

What is The Haunting rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with real scares and several jump scares.

The Haunting (1999)

Film · 1h 53m · Rated PG-13

Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A sleep study at a sinister mansion unearths chilling secrets as guests confront the house's true nature.

Suspenseful. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+, YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).

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The Haunting parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is The Haunting scary?: Yes, properly. The Haunting is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is The Haunting?: Light gore and some violence.
What is The Haunting rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with real scares and several jump scares.

What is The Haunting about?

Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.