While they share similar titles and themes of being trapped in a spooky mansion for money, refers to two specific films that are distinct from the famous Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House . The 1959 Original (A Gimmicky Classic)
An eccentric millionaire offers five strangers $10,000 to spend the night in a house where several murders occurred. House On Haunted Hill
While the dialogue and special effects are dated, it is praised for its "goofy charm" and for being a fun, short (75-minute) ride. Why 1999's The House on Haunted Hill is Worth Watching. While they share similar titles and themes of