Review of The Changeling (1980) by Michael S — 26 Sep 2007

Very weird horror film, but kinda enjoyable.

This review of The Changeling (1980) was written by Michael S on 26 Sep 2007.

The Changeling has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shae S (166) on 17 Oct 2015

Really good camerawork, and a couple of well constructed sequences. But it's just not very scary, and not very interesting…

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By Aaron G (813) on 21 Oct 2018

Before the Others, before the Conjuring, before the Woman in Black, before Rose Red, there was THE CHANGELING…

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Slow Burn, Great horror. George C. Scott is perfect in the role, this movie is an absolute joy to watch…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 11 Nov 2014

The actual haunting of the house, where John Russell (Scott) resides, is handled with craftsmanship and delicacy by director Peter Medak…

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