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The Watcher in the Woods

PG19801h 23mJohn Hough,Vincent McEveety

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"It was just an innocent game until a young girl vanished...for thirty years."

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.

FantasyHorrorThriller
CountrysideCountry HouseSupernaturalSolar EclipseHalloweenHaunted HousePastBased On Young Adult Novel

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

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.

How long is The Watcher in the Woods?

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

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