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1980 · 107 min · R

The Changeling

Directed by Peter Medak · Horror

The Changeling (1980) is a Horror film, directed by Peter Medak set in Seattle during the 1970s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A haunted house and murder mystery, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of grief & loss and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Howard BlakeRick Wilkins
Cinematography
John Coquillon
Cast
George C. ScottTrish Van DevereMelvyn DouglasJohn ColicosBarry MorseMadeleine SherwoodHelen BurnsEric Christmas

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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