Archive 81 vs The Haunting of Hill House
The comparison
On TMDB, The Haunting of Hill House scores higher (8.1/10 vs 7.2/10), from a larger review base (2,794 vs 740 votes). Reviewers most praise Archive 81 for atmospheric horror mood, and The Haunting of Hill House for creepy atmosphere and scares.
As of Aug 18, 2026, Archive 81 is rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (740 votes); The Haunting of Hill House is rated 8.1/10 on TMDB (2,794 votes). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Archive 81
7.2/10TMDB
740votes
Praise
- atmospheric horror mood (1)
- dual timeline storytelling (1)
- found footage aesthetic (1)
- strong performances (1)
The Haunting of Hill House
8.1/10TMDBhigher
2,794voteslarger base
Praise
- creepy atmosphere and scares (2)
- satisfying plot twists (2)
- character-driven narrative (1)
Complaints
- excessive meandering dialogue (2)
- slow pacing (2)
- not scary (1)
- unlikeable characters (1)