I agree about “The Haunting of Hill House,” but sad the author has to weave some kind of feminist slant into the diner scene (which, sadly, wasn’t included in the film). Eleanor’s observation could apply to either sex.
Robert Wise’ direction of “The Haunting” in 1963 has some of the best haunted house scenes I’ve ever run across. The scene where the soundtrack has a baby crying while the camera lingers on a wall carving hinting at a face with its mouth open in a scream is terrifying.