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The Watcher in the Woods (1980)

Directed by John Hough

Family | Horror | Mystery

Overview

After an American family moves to an old country manor in rural England, one of the daughters is tormented by the spirit of the owner’s long lost daughter, who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago during a solar eclipse.

Rated PG | Length 83 minutes

Actors

Bette Davis | Lynn-Holly Johnson | Kyle Richards | Carroll Baker | David McCallum | Benedict Taylor | Frances Cuka | Richard Pasco | Ian Bannen | Katharine Levy | Eleanor Summerfield | Georgina Hale | Dominic Guard | Derek Lyons | Ina Clare

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
03/20/2009TVDVDLibrary6.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Another Disney “family” flick that couldn’t be farther from it. Bette Davis is just creepy and, along with the entire flick, is destined to give kids nightmares. This is one that could use a modern makeover and could be a true haunt-fest.

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