I didn't read The Haunting of Hill House until sometime early in the 1990's.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I have always been a pretty big fan of ghost stories.
I loved ghost stories, creaky staircases, stormy nights. If it guaranteed nightmares I read it by flashlight, after midnight.
I've been reading horror since I was five years old.
I loved all ghost stories. So I guess it was only a matter of time before I wrote one.
I have never read horror, nor do I consider The Exorcist to be such, but rather as a suspenseful supernatural detective story, or paranormal police procedural.
I have always loved reading a little creep-factor and a lot of suspense.
Still one of my favorite movies is the original 'The Haunting.' I love that style.
What was always interesting about Thomas Harris' books is they were a wonderful hybridization of a crime thriller and a horror movie.
I grew up in a haunted house, reading Dr. Seuss.
Something like The Haunting is not worth the slightest consideration from me.