“House on Haunted Hill” is a horror mystery film from 1999. It shares the story of a group of people who are offered a chance to win a large sum of money if they can survive a night in a famous haunted house. The film was directed by William Malone and has a star-studded ensemble cast including Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, and Taye Diggs.
Where it Filmed?
Several locations in the United States were used to film scenes for “House on Haunted Hill”. These places include the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California, and the Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Filming also took place in other parts of California and Orlando. Shooting began on September 27, 1998, and ended on January 16, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Rush | Stephen Price |
| Famke Janssen | Evelyn |
| Taye Diggs | Eddie |
| Peter Gallagher | Blackburn |
| Chris Kattan | Pritchett |
| Ali Larter | Sara |
| Max Perlich | Schecter |
| Jeffrey Combs | Dr. Vannacutt |
| Dick Beebe | Male Nurse |
| Slavitza Jovan | Twisted Nurse |
| Lisa Loeb | Channel 3 Reporter |
| James Marsters | Channel 3 Cameraman |
| Jeannette Lewis | Price’s Secretary |
| Janet Tracy Keijser | Girl on Wires |
| Peter Graves | Peter Graves |
| Bruno Angelico | Patient (uncredited) |
| Carrie Lauren | Theme Park Guest (uncredited) |
| Geneieve Leilyn | Park Attendant (uncredited) |
| Sheila Lussier | Ghost / Tree (uncredited) |
| Frank Murgia | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Greg Nicotero | Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited) |
| Kevin Rego | Theme park guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “House on Haunted Hill” is categorized under the horror and mystery genre.
- It was released in Canada on October 29, 1999.
- The film’s storyline revolves around an amusement park mogul who offers a group of diverse people $1,000,000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past.
- The film’s director is William Malone with Robb White and Dick Beebe as its writers.
- The film stars renowned actors such as Geoffrey Rush as Stephen Price, Famke Janssen as Evelyn, and Taye Diggs as Eddie with Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Ali Larter, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in supporting roles.
- “House on Haunted Hill” has won one award and received four nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Griffith Observatory – 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1184341
- Longitude: -118.3003935
- Place ID: ChIJywjU6WG_woAR3NrWwrEH_3M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort – 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 28.4723529
- Longitude: -81.4690029
- Place ID: ChIJvRBCrN9-54gRGZuuaCLGrQE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.13655440000001
- Longitude: -118.2942
- Place ID: ChIJ9590IY3AwoARquS6ie60MUc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Orlando, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 28.5383832
- Longitude: -81.3789269
- Place ID: ChIJd7zN_thz54gRnr-lPAaywwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Orlando, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
