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The Watcher in the Woods (1980)

Movie ★ 5.9 83 min

Fantasy Horror Thriller

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.

John Hough Director Gerry Day Writer Vincent McEveety Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 17, 1980
Runtime
83 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$9.0M
Box office
$5.0M
IMDb
tt0081738
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Themes

Cast

Bette Davis Bette Davis Mrs. Aylwood Lynn-Holly Johnson Lynn-Holly Johnson Jan Curtis Kyle Richards Kyle Richards Ellie Curtis Carroll Baker Carroll Baker Helen Curtis David McCallum David McCallum Paul Curtis Benedict Taylor Benedict Taylor Mike Fleming Frances Cuka Frances Cuka Mary Fleming Richard Pasco Richard Pasco Tom Colley Ian Bannen Ian Bannen John Keller Katharine Levy Katharine Levy Karen Aylwood Eleanor Summerfield Eleanor Summerfield Mrs. Thayer Georgina Hale Georgina Hale Young Mrs. Aylwood Dominic Guard Dominic Guard Young John Keller (uncredited) Derek Lyons Derek Lyons Motorbike Race Spectator (uncredited) Ina Clare Motorbike Race Spectator (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Watcher in the Woods about?
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.
Who directed The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods was directed by John Hough, Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods stars Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker.
When was The Watcher in the Woods released?
The Watcher in the Woods is a 1980 fantasy, horror, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Watcher in the Woods?
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