Revealing mistake: Right after Nell sends Hugh to hell, Dr. Marrow and Theo come out of hiding behind a pillar. As Marrow puts his hand on the pillar, it squishes in as if it was made of foam rubber, instead of stone. (01:39:50)
The Haunting (1999)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Jan de Bont
Starring: Liam Neeson, Owen Wilson, Bruce Dern, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lili Taylor, Virginia Madsen
Luke gets his head ripped off by the lions head in the fireplace. Nell is the great-granddaughter (or great-great-granddaughter, whichever) of Hugh Crane (the owner of the house who killed the children and haunts the house). Nell, the doctor (Liam Neeson) and Theo (Catherine Zeta-Jones) lead Crane to a door where a bunch of spirits trap him. The souls of all the children can finally rest in peace. Nell realizes she has to stay at the house to protect the souls of the children and then dies. Theo and the doc leave the house.
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More mistakes in The Haunting
Jane: Also, we know how much you loved Mom's car, so we're giving it to you.
Eleanor "Nell" Vance: You're taking away my home, and giving me a twenty year old car? Who are you?
Trivia: When Eleanor is in her bedroom, look in the mirror: both times you see children heads or portraits.
More questions & answers from The Haunting
Answer: She has faith and the courage to face him without fear. After years of bring used and abused, she finally had enough. The only way to conquer your fears is to face them.