1980 Directed by Peter Medak
After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.
George C. Scott Trish Van Devere Melvyn Douglas John Colicos Barry Morse Madeleine Sherwood Helen Burns Eric Christmas Frances Hyland Ruth Springford James B. Douglas J. Kenneth Campbell Roberta Maxwell Bernard Behrens Jean Marsh Chris Gampel Voldi Way Michelle Martin Janne Mortil Terence Kelly Robert Monroe Hagan Beggs Anna Hagan Antonia Rey Sammy Smith Paul Rothery Bruce MacLeod Fred Latremouille David Peevers Show All…
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Love to see characters in horror movies going to the library to do research! Microfiche! Old maps!
Living in a fairly old house for a decent chunk of my life, Haunted house movies were something I grew up loving right into my teen years, then I dunno what happened but I just couldn’t jive with them anymore... until recently, and The Changeling was a well regarded classic that I’ve seen a handful of times, always liked, but never really loved... until now.
I’ve been wanting to revisit this for quite a while, luckily I held out for the Severin Blu-ray because this time around I really got lost in this atmospheric retribution haunt and all of its ambient whispers and large airy corridors. George C. Scott kills it (as always) as John Russell, I felt for him—that opening…
Exquisite haunted house chiller that never loses its effect with me. Super creepy house, absolutely perfect atmosphere, and great cast led by George C. Scott doing what he does best, which is shouting at everyone.
This is a super slow burn, but if you’re up for it then you will be rewarded with some wonderfully chilling scenes and an intriguing story that holds your interest until the end. One of the top 10 haunted house horror films of all time for sure.
Fun fact: George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere were real life husband and wife!
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Well, the only way that I can properly state my opinion on this film is by saying that it both did, and didn't, meet my expectations. I went in looking for un ultra-creepy, atmospheric, dread-driven haunted house flick, and I got one... kinda. See, the first two acts of the film were incredible. It was a deeply saddening tale of a grief-stricken man, and I wasn't even sure if what I was seeing and hearing, in terms of the haunting, was real, because I couldn't be sure of the man's sanity after the tragedy that he was forced to endure. The cinematography and the editing were both stellar; rarely do you see…
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"It doesn't want people."
I started watching The Changeling at about 11:15 PM because I knew that everyone in my house was fast asleep. I turned off the light in my room, kept the door open just a crack, I slipped on a pair of headphones with the volume cranked up, and I started the movie.
The movie ended at about 1 AM. I had to pee so as I stood up from my chair and walked into my hallway, I realized how creepy everything seemed to be. Our hallway is short and is shaped like a DVD case. In the bottom right corner of the hallway is where the door…
That house is not fit to live in. No one's been able to live in it. It doesn't want people.
-Minnie Huxley
I can't recall who it was, but someone, either my parents (doubtful) or a babysitter let me watch this movie at a very young age. Way too young. Every time I saw the cover of this film over the years I'd remember how it had messed up my young mind.
I hadn't watched it since, so when I first started this time I had my doubts it was actually the same film but then as soon as George C. Scott made it to that damn house it all started falling into place and my memory started placing things…
I can see where many modern horror movies got their concepts from. The Changeling pulls all the basic tricks we're now used to such as doors opening, windows breaking, and objects moving by themselves; the soundtrack also contributes to the atmosphere. However, the film doesn't quite live up to current standards of fright, as now our expectations include for example, spotting shapes or faces in the shadows as the camera does a wide pan. Good to watch if you're in the mood for a light classic horror vibe, and not something that will keep you up at night.
This was promised to be the scariest film ever made and it wasn’t. The story was decent and the haunting felt real but it definitely wasn’t the scariest thing to be created. I’ve also really grown fond of old films use of telephone booths to signify being trapped. I saw that in Rosemary’s Baby a lot. I think it’s a simple thing that’s extremely effective.
I watched this on a 15 inch laptop in a dorm room, and it still was captivating despite hearing my roommate listening to music and yammering away on the phone in the room next to mine, and if this movie can be this effective under those circumstances, then it's definitely deserving off a 4 star rating.
That was really good! Just a touch below The Haunting and The Innocents for me, a very good, satisfying ghost story.
It does get a little uneven during the start of the third act, but regains its footing quite admirably
I really liked how it ended up becoming a sort of mystery film as it progressed; at first I wasn't sure whether I liked…
As I have now become elderly at the age of 22 I watched this the only way I know how: with an hour long nap in the middle.
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This features the second scariest antique wheelchair in film, after the flaming one from Manhunter/Red Dragon. And much like The Ring it illustrates that it's unwise to dispose of a body in a well.
I saw this about ten years ago and forgot basically every plot detail. I think that says a lot about the problems with The Changeling: despite some scary set-pieces and a solid performance from George C. Scott, it doesn't leave a very strong impression. I think that's partly due to familiar ideas--tragic lead, dead kid, dark family secret, creepy kid's toy, etc.--but also in large part because of its plodding pace. I don't think the slow pace helps with much of anything: it didn't lead to a lot of character development, nor was there a much tension until the climax. So it's just boring, which is a shame.
Very solid flick. The story was a bit confusing- It was a mix of Deep Red and Haunting of Hill House- not that that is a bad thing! i really enjoyed the pace and the scares of this movie. but i especially loved how the main character kept his composure throughout the whole movie. very rare, and it was truly a breath of fresh air.
i liked how the begining scene was almost exactly like Silent Night Deadly Night- without the sexual assault. anna says neato!
Filled entirely with silent rage, large airy corridors and a gruelling, slowly built atmosphere. A masterful piece of work for the genre.
Its edited beautifully, paying particular attention to setting and time, not to mention its unique sense of rhythm that bleeds through to the standout sound design.
Speaking of the sound, the cross-pollination of sound and score is something I increasingly grow to love more after each viewing. When a film can effortlessly deceive its audience in such a way of them questioning the nature of what they saw or heard, you know you're on to a winner. In this particular case, the anonymity of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds is flawless. The music is also about as eclectic as…
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