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The Watcher in the Woods

Seen it?

1980 | 83 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Witches, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 110K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hough, Vincent McEveety

  • Bette DavisMrs. Aylwood
  • Lynn-Holly JohnsonJan Curtis
  • Kyle RichardsEllie Curtis
  • Carroll BakerHelen Curtis
  • David McCallumPaul Curtis
  • Benedict TaylorMike Fleming
  • Frances CukaMary Fleming
  • Richard PascoTom Colley
  • Ian BannenJohn Keller
  • Katharine LevyKaren Aylwood