The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

Kernel Score: 89% · 2,634 ratings

Genres: Mystery, Drama

First aired: 2018-10-12

Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes

Is The Haunting of Hill House worth watching?

Must-watch. A family haunted by what happened in their childhood home reckons with it in the present, told across two timelines. It's genuinely scary in places and moving throughout, because it's really about grief. Slow in the middle for some.

Watch it if you

  • like ghost stories with emotional weight
  • enjoy scares that come from family pain
  • want a slow-burn horror series

Skip it if you

  • want constant jump scares
  • dislike heavy grief themes

Best for: Dark autumn binge

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Haunting of Hill House

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.

The Haunting of Hill House parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The Haunting of Hill House is a TV-MA supernatural horror drama with intense scares and family trauma.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Features supernatural horror, haunting imagery, and psychologically disturbing family trauma, per its TV-MA rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like The Haunting of Hill House

If you liked The Haunting of Hill House, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • American Horror Story (2011) — 88%: Anthology of haunted houses and horror, looser and wilder.
  • FROM (2022) — 91%: Mystery horror about people trapped by something sinister.
  • Stranger Things (2016) — 90%: Eerie, family-centred mystery with creeping dread.
  • Locke & Key (2020) — 86%: Haunted-house mystery with family secrets at its centre.
  • IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) — 92%: Modern, atmospheric horror series with a dark town.
  • This Is Us (2016) — 85%: Family drama told across timelines with real feeling.

Cast

  • Michiel Huisman as Steven Crain
  • Elizabeth Reaser as Shirley Crain
  • Kate Siegel as Theodora Crain
  • Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Luke Crain
  • Victoria Pedretti as Nell Crain
  • Timothy Hutton as Hugh Crain
  • Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain
  • Henry Thomas as Young Hugh Crain
  • Lulu Wilson as Young Shirley
  • Paxton Singleton as Young Steven

The Haunting of Hill House FAQ

Is The Haunting of Hill House worth watching?

Must-watch. A family haunted by what happened in their childhood home reckons with it in the present, told across two timelines. It's genuinely scary in places and moving throughout, because it's really about grief. Slow in the middle for some.

Where can I watch The Haunting of Hill House?

In the US you can stream The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is The Haunting of Hill House OK for kids?

The Haunting of Hill House is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Haunting of Hill House is a TV-MA supernatural horror drama with intense scares and family trauma.

What shows are like The Haunting of Hill House?

If you liked The Haunting of Hill House, try American Horror Story, FROM, Stranger Things and Locke & Key.