Is Haunting of Bly Manor scarier than Hill House?

Critics found a lot to love in The Haunting of Bly Manor, but didn't think it was that scary. Fans of the series on Reddit were mostly in agreement that The Haunting of Hill House is the scarier of the two seasons. ... So, according to fans and critics alike, it looks like Hill House's haunts out-terrified Bly Manor's.

Is Bly Manor better than Hill House?

According to Flanagan, The Haunting of Bly Manor is a love story that features ghosts whereas Hill House is a story about a house haunting a family. Due to the expectations of its follow-up, The Haunting of Hill House is perceived as better than its successor, but this is not entirely true.

Is Bly Manor as scary?

Starting off the bat, the second season isn't as scary as the first. There are ghosts, but that dark vibe is mostly thanks to the Gothic Romance nature of The Haunting of Bly Manor. ... But The Haunting of Bly Manor doesn't really have that gruesome of ghosts, though there are a few that will give you chills.

Is anyone from Hill House in Bly Manor?

Technically, The Haunting of Bly Manor is a follow-up to 2018's The Haunting of Hill House, with much of the same cast and creative team returning to the series. However, the narratives of the two series are not connected. The Haunting of Hill House was adapted from Shirley Jackson's 1959 horror novel of the same name.