The Haunting of Hill House star Oliver Jackson-Cohen recently reflected on the surprising success of the Netflix show. Based on Shirley Jackson's novel of the same name, the series, created by Mike Flanagan, was released in 2018 and tells the chilling story of one family's trauma connected to their old home. The show quickly became a hit, paving the way for subsequent Flanagan Netflix horror series like The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass.
In a recent interview with Film Updates, Jackson-Cohen reminisced about the unexpected triumph of The Haunting of Hill House. He shared that Netflix had given the team creative control, treating the show as an experimental endeavor. The streaming giant recognized the growing popularity of horror content and believed that Hill House could resonate with their audience. Jackson-Cohen himself had reservations about the show's potential success, given its heavy focus on childhood trauma and sorrow, albeit within a horror narrative. However, the show's popularity caught everyone by surprise, and the cast was immensely proud to be a part of it. Jackson-Cohen praised Flanagan for his incredible work on Hill House.
