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CHANGELING, THE

(1980, Canada-USA)

DIRECTED BY: Peter Medak.

A virtually unknown gem in the ranks of Black Christmas scary horror entertainment. I watched this one with a couple of chaps in the dark on Halloween night and man was it ever creepy (the film I mean). I loved it! George C. Scott loses his family in an excellent scene at the beginning. Sometime after the accident he moves into a haunted mansion to study his music. This is interrupted by the ghost of a dead crippled boy who haunts, haunts and haunts some more. Scott goes about the film investigating the childs murder and he encounters many strange events happening in the cool looking old house. The Exorcist is good but this just kicks ass! watch out for that wheelchair! One scene at the ending may seem infuriating at first when the senator appears out of nowhere in the house but keep watching because it is explained. Classic horror at it's scariest. A must!!!!!!!!!

Rating: 4 Skulls

Review by: Richard J. Taylor

Email: rtaylor@roadrunner.nf.net

CHANGELING, THE

(1980, Canada-USA)

DIRECTED BY: Peter Medak.

George C Scott stars in this very scary movie which involves ghosts and personal demons. Scott is a musician who witnesses the death of his wife and daughter in an auto accident, he then moves to Seattle to continue with his life but is haunted by their tragic loss. He rents an old mansion from the historical society and soon discovers that a ghost is knocking about. With the aid of a local historian he discovers a seventy year old murder mystery that may involve a prominent senator. This very well made ghost story features plenty of fright and a creepy wheelchair which adds to the thrill. There are many terrifying moments to keep up the suspense as we learn the real truth behind the ghost.

Review by: Losman

Email: losman@express-news.net

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