The Changeling

Canada, 1978

Film
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A grieving composer, George C Scott, moves to Seattle after the tragic death of his wife and daughter in a car accident. He discovers the house he has moved into harbours a secret and is inhabited by the spirit of a child who lived there 70 years ago. He is determined to find the explanation behind the terrifying paranormal activities. Based on a true story this film also stars Trish Van Devere, John Colicos and Jean Marsh

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Credits

director

Peter Medak

co-producer

Garth Drabinsky

Joel B Michaels

Duration

01:43:00:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

308669

Language

English

Audience classification

MA

Subject categories

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Traffic accidents

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Canada

Horror

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q1168623

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