The Changeling [1980] (1 disc)

Director:	Peter Medak
Writer:	Diana Maddox William Gray
Composer:	Rick Wilkins

Length:	115 minutes (1 hour 55 minutes)
MPAA Rating:	R
Suggested Event Use:	Halloween
Sorting Category:	Susp/Hor

IMDB Rating:	7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating:	77%
Amazon Rating:	4.5/5 stars
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Classifications:

Fantasy
Suspense / Horror
Drama
Mystery
Action

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Synopsis: After the tragic loss of his wife and daughter, John Russell leases a house from the historical preservation society for a change of scenery. Shortly thereafter, however, a number of inexplicable occurrences begin.

Reaction: This is one of the best suspense stories on film. You are really drawn in and care for the characters which makes their peril much more effective.

Personal Rating: 10/10

Select Cast and Crew

Peter Medak	=>	Director
Diana Maddox	=>	Writer
William Gray	=>	Writer
Rick Wilkins	=>	Composer
Barry Morse	=>	Doctor Pemberton
C.M. Campel	=>	Mr. Tuttle
George C. Scott	=>	John Russell
Helen Burns	=>	Leah Harmon
Jean Marsh	=>	Joanna Russell
John Colicos	=>	De Witt
Madeleine Sherwood	=>	Mrs. Norman (as Madeleine Thornton-Sherwood)
Melvyn Douglas	=>	Sen. Joseph Carmichael
Michelle Martin	=>	Kathy Russell
Sammy Smith	=>	Doorman
Trish Van Devere	=>	Claire Norman
Voldi Way	=>	Joseph Carmichael

Random Trivia For This Title:

Before Peter Medak was given the job, two British directors were considered; Tony Richardson declined due to creative differences.
Was the first film to win Best Picture in the Canadian Film Awards after its name was changed to "Genie" Awards.
The movie is based on events which supposedly took place at a house in Denver, Colorado, in the 1960s. The "Chessman Park" neighborhood in the movie is a reference to Cheesman Park in Denver, where the original haunting transpired.
French censorship certificate: -13.
Censorship certificate in Spain: 14.