Netflix Horror Alert: These days, a web series is making a splash in the OTT world, which not only scares you, but will also make you cry with its heart-touching family drama. If you are a horror fan and also want to understand the depth of relationships, then this series should be at the top of your watchlist. Guess its popularity from the fact that it has received a tremendous rating of 8.6 on IMDb. Yes, you read it right, 8.6! What’s more, Hollywood’s famous author Stephen King (who is called the uncrowned king of the world of fear) has also called this series “genius”.
So which series are you talking about?
We are talking about ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ released on Netflix. Director Mike Flanagan has woven this series in such a way that fear and emotions together give you goosebumps. This story is about a broken family, which struggles with the scary memories of their old house and the horrifying events that happened there. The story sometimes goes to the past, sometimes returns to the present, and in every episode the deep wounds and fears of the family members are revealed one by one. You will feel yourself connected to their pain.
What is so special about it that makes it different from the rest?
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ is not just a horror series, but it is the story of broken relationships, shock and deep emotions of a family. The biggest and shocking twist of the series is the real identity of the ‘Bent-Neck Lady’, which will really shake you. At the same time, the mystery of the ‘Red Room’ deepens with each episode, which keeps you glued to the screen till the end. It is not just a game of ghosts, but shows the fear inside a person and the complexities of his relationships.
Why did it create a stir all over the world?
As soon as it was released, this series was included in Netflix’s top trending list. It has got a 93% critic score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is an amazing number for any horror series. It is clear from these ratings that both critics and audiences liked this series very much.
So what are you waiting for?
If you want to enjoy both horror and family drama, then this series is perfect for you. Its storytelling style (which is non-linear) and the twists hidden in each episode will not let you move from the screen. And yes, the emotional punch in the climax may also bring tears to your eyes. So this weekend, get ready to go on this scary and emotional journey of Hill House!