Name: The Watcher in the Woods
Director: John Hough
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Family, Mystery
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: PT1h 23mM
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker, David McCallum

Question 1

What is The Watcher in the Woods (1980) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Watcher in the Woods?

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The Watcher in the Woods stars Bette Davis (Mrs. Aylwood), Lynn-Holly Johnson (Jan Curtis), Kyle Richards (Ellie Curtis), Carroll Baker (Helen Curtis), David McCallum (Paul Curtis). The film was directed by John Hough.

Question 3

How long is The Watcher in the Woods?

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The Watcher in the Woods has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is The Watcher in the Woods worth watching?

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The Watcher in the Woods holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Fantasy, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The Watcher in the Woods?

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