The Changeling (1980)
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Synopsis
A man staying at a secluded historical mansion finds himself being haunted by the presence of a spectre.
Cast
- George C. Scott
- Trish Van Devere
- Melvyn Douglas
- Jean Marsh
- John Colicos
- Barry Morse
- Madeleine Sherwood
- Helen Burns
- Frances Hyland
- Ruth Springford
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- Oct 29, 2019
Love to see characters in horror movies going to the library to do research! Microfiche! Old maps!
Patrick WillemsAug 10, 2022I always make sure to travel with my trusty two-foot metal seance pole
David SimsJan 10, 2019Exquisite 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…
Tony the Terror - Oct 1, 2020
Little sickly ghost boy said ACAB
Angela FerragutoAug 20, 2018Living 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…
Ian WestSep 15, 2022Yeah yeah ghosts in blankets are cool but have you ever been chased by a cute little haunted wheelchair through the hallways of an old spooky mansion?
CinemaVoid 🏴☠️ - Dec 7, 2021
A very gracefully-stylized haunted house movie/conspiratorial unsolved murder procedural crossover with impeccable control over its eerie, lonely, grief-stricken atmosphere. So many fantastic slow zooms/pans/dollys, shadowy corridor compositions, creepy handheld POV…
Josh LewisJan 14, 2025Really loved George C. Scott's relationship with the ghost. Zero parts scared and five parts "Jesus, what now?"
Branson ReeseOct 7, 2025A grieving father, an eerily empty mansion, and the vengeful ghost of an unloved child. I love everything about this movie. Dust, cobwebs, the creaking of old wooden floorboards—an atmospheric concoction of sadness, despair, horror, and fury that takes over your body from…
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- Lee is "meh" onThe Changeling
An 80s classic that does not live up to the hype and following at all. A rather generic haunted house thriller with a half-baked government conspiracy subplot, and an overall dull atmosphere. Don't Look Now is also overhyped, but is better than this.
ChungiBoi likedThe ChangelingThe direction it decided to take for what was prioritized in the film was surprising but not necessarily bad. I really liked the lead and thought several moments were effectively chilling
Rachel Gordon likedThe ChangelingGreat Classic Ghost story! The mystery had many layers and a male lead character that was surprisingly different than most I've seen in these types of movies. Quite refreshing to see.
- Dark Sun likedThe Changeling
An ultra-layered investigation haunting movie that is pretty well-paced. The lead gives a great performance and the score is very intense. The ball on the stairs was chilling.
Hilary Metzger likedThe Changelingvery unsettling ghost story. Good jump scares. A classic for lovers of movies like The Fog and The Shining. Well worth a watch for a cozy spooky night in.
Kiki likedThe ChangelingHad some really creepy parts in it, considering how old it is I think it holds up very well. Highly recommend if you’ve never seen. Great creepy movie.
- Julie H lovedThe Changeling
Very eerie, not scary by today’s standards but still a veryyy compelling story that keeps you enthralled. It’s atmospheric which is nice too.
Erikca Brown lovedThe ChangelingI remember seeing it as a child doesn’t disappoint. Maybe nostalgia but still enjoyed
Antuut lovedThe Changelingcase is solved, and so the truth will come.
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Metacritic
It doesn't have that sneaky sense of awful things about to happen. Scott makes the hero so rational, normal and self-possessed that we never feel he's in real danger; we go through this movie with too much confidence.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Changeling (1980) (1980) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Changeling (1980) (1980)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's The Changeling (1980) (1980) about?
A man staying at a secluded historical mansion finds himself being haunted by the presence of a spectre.
Who's the cast of The Changeling (1980) (1980)?
- George C. Scott as John Russell
- Trish Van Devere as Claire Norman
- Melvyn Douglas as Senator Carmichael
- Jean Marsh as Joanna Russell
- John Colicos as Captain DeWitt
- Barry Morse as Parapsychologist
- Madeleine Sherwood as Mrs. Norman
- Helen Burns as Leah Harmon
- Frances Hyland as Mrs. Grey
- Ruth Springford as Minnie Huxley
Who's the director behind The Changeling (1980) (1980)?
Peter Medak directed The Changeling (1980) (1980).
Who produced The Changeling (1980) (1980)?
Garth H. Drabinsky and Joel B. Michaels produced The Changeling (1980) (1980).
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