Review of The Changeling (1980) by J D — 09 Dec 2007
About 20 minutes into this movie, I wondered why I started watching it. Not because it was bad, but because it was damn scary. I'm a huge baby when it comes to scary movies, and if it's even remotely frightening, I'm generally hiding under the couch for most of the flick.
This would be one of those couch-hidin' movies. Medak is not about the cheap scare. This is all about mood and location and camera angles, all combining to make for a real sense of dread as George C.
Scott starts to realize that the house he's rented has a big problem. It's a great scary story, and leave it to a late '70's/early '80's flick to incorporate "Excorsist"-style horror with "All the President's Men"-style political conspiracy.
A great creepy ghost story. I wouldn't recommend watching it in a big, empty house unless your ticker's in good shape.
This review of The Changeling (1980) was written by J D on 09 Dec 2007.
The Changeling has generally received positive reviews.
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