Review of The Changeling (1980) by Peter W — 13 Jan 2010

Excellent film! Scott's portrayal of a broken man on the verge of breaking down was superb. The direction was fantastic, kudos to Mr. Medak. The story itself is very good and the script is well written. Covers all the bases and makes a lot of sense at the end. Betrayal in the sickest form is what basically drives the motive for our "villain". But is he really a villain? I'm glad his point of view is shown and after doing so, I can understand how he feels.

The cinematography and production value blew me away, especially during the finale. The way the flames came down the staircase and how the mansion was ablaze after the ambulance drove by with the changeling in it. Very well shot this film was indeed.

I recommend this to all, especially fans of old school "real" horror like "amityville" or "the shining".