I agree with you. The Haunting was one of the best. No major special effects, but it left everything to your imagination. The book "The Haunting of Hill House" which the movie was based on was even better.
Halloween
Halloween III season of the witch
Psycho
The Thing (John Carpenter)
Jaws
Special mention
***Friday 13th
*** A nightmare before Christmas
***Midnight Express
***Hannibal
***Assault on Precinct 13
***Breakdown
***The Exorcist
Yes the book is by Shirley Jackson. The remake of the original movie was terrible. Glad someone else appreciates this oldie but goodie!