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The Changeling

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The Changeling (1979)

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Reviews Counted:164

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Average Rating:6.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Well told horror story with Scott playing the role of a widower music teacher. After the death of his wife and daughter, he moves to Seattle in hopes of starting a new life in a grand old mansion.... Well told horror story with Scott playing the role of a widower music teacher. After the death of his wife and daughter, he moves to Seattle in hopes of starting a new life in a grand old mansion. Unfortunately, his new home turns out to be haunted by the troublesome ghost of a murdered child bent on revenge after 70 years of torment. [More]

Starring: George C. Scott, Melvyn Douglas, Trish Van Devere, John Colicos

Starring: George C. Scott, Melvyn Douglas, Trish Van Devere, John Colicos, Jean Marsh, Barry Morse

Director: Peter Medak

Director: Peter Medak
Producer: Joel B. Michaels, Garth Drabinsky
Composer: Rick Wilkins

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