Hell House

The book was written by acclaimed American author Richard Matheson, who is also famous for writing I Am Legend. It was originally published in 1971 and is considered a masterpiece of haunted house fiction.

The Belasco House is the central setting of the novel, an isolated mansion with a history of extreme violence and supernatural evil. It is widely considered by characters in the book to be the most haunted house in the world.

The story follows a dying millionaire who hires a team consisting of a parapsychologist, a physical medium, and a mental medium to investigate the house. Dr. Lionel Barrett leads the scientific team, accompanied by the psychic Florence Tanner.

Yes, the novel was adapted into the 1973 British horror film The Legend of Hell House. Matheson himself wrote the screenplay for the film, which stars Roddy McDowall and Pamela Franklin.