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In partnership with the Palm Springs International Film Society, this series of Films on the Great Lawn features 1960s horror films.  This is the second film in a series of three for the 2017 fall season.  Admission is FREE.  Other films include The Innocents, September 23 and Village of the Damned, October 7. 

The Haunting: One of the most highly regarded haunted house films ever produced, Robert Wise's The Haunting (based on Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House) weaves the dark tale of a questionably sane young woman and a sinister house which holds a terrifying past. Invited to join anthropologist Dr. Markway (Richard Johnson), ESP expert Theodora (Claire Bloom), and probable heir to the estate Luke Sanderson (Russ Tamblyn) in order to dispel the near mythical tales that surround the house, unstable Eleanor Vance (Julie Harris) agrees to spend a few nights in the house following the death of her mother. As they slowly begin to discover, the horrific and seemingly unbelievable tales may hold more truth than the skeptical guests might have previously expected. With a seemingly unstoppable supernatural force lurking in every shadow, the probability of anyone escaping the evil clutch of the cursed mansion seems increasingly remote.

Friday, September 30, 2016
Gate Open: 6:30pm
Showtime: 7:00pm
@Sunnylands | 37977 Bob Hope Drive | Rancho Mirage, California 92270 | 760.328.2829 

Carpooling is strongly advised. Filmgoers may bring small picnics but are reminded that no large coolers are allowed at Sunnylands. Lawn chairs and seating not provided. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Pets are not permitted. Sunnylands is a smoke-free environment.  For more information please contact the education department at 760.322.2930 or email info@psfilmfest.org.