**The Changeling (1980) | Classic Movie Review – A Haunting Tale of Grief and the Supernatural

Prepare to be haunted by a spooky spirit in this classic horror movie review of The Changeling (1980) starring George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere. What happens when grief and the supernatural collide in one of the most chilling haunted house stories ever filmed? Today, we’re diving into The Changeling (1980) — a masterpiece of atmosphere, mystery, and old-school ghost story perfection.

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In this review, we revisit one of the most haunting and criminally underrated ghost stories of the 1980s — The Changeling (1980), directed by Peter Medak and starring the incomparable George C. Scott. This isn’t your typical jump-scare horror flick; it’s an elegant, slow-burn mystery steeped in grief, atmosphere, and genuinely chilling supernatural suspense. We’ll explore how the film’s tragic backstory, masterful sound design, and eerie use of space turn an old mansion into one of cinema’s most unforgettable haunted houses.

From Scott’s emotionally raw performance as a composer mourning his family, to the film’s chilling séance scene and iconic bouncing ball moment, The Changeling remains a blueprint for intelligent ghost stories — the kind that linger long after the credits roll. We’ll dig into its production history, the real-life ghost story that inspired it, and why it continues to influence modern horror classics like The Others and The Orphanage.

If you love atmospheric horror, gothic storytelling, and that rare blend of heart and terror, this deep-dive is for you. So grab a candle, settle in, and join us as we uncover the secrets buried within The Changeling. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more classic horror reviews!
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