Hill House (influential haunted house)

Hill House is a fictional, iconic haunted house from Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel, "The Haunting of Hill House." It is depicted as a brooding, sinister manor with a dark history of tragedy and supernatural activity. The house's architecture and atmosphere evoke feelings of dread and unease, making it a symbol of psychological and paranormal horror. Its influence extends to popular culture, inspiring numerous film and television adaptations, and setting a standard for haunted house stories with its focus on atmosphere, psychological suspense, and the idea that the house itself may embody evil.