The Watcher in the Woods(1980)
“It was just an innocent game until a young girl vanished...for thirty years.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Hough
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Bette Davis
as Mrs. Aylwood
Lynn-Holly Johnson
as Jan Curtis
Kyle Richards
as Ellie Curtis
Carroll Baker
as Helen Curtis
David McCallum
as Paul Curtis
Benedict Taylor
as Mike Fleming
Frances Cuka
as Mary Fleming
Richard Pasco
as Tom Colley
Ian Bannen
as John Keller
Katharine Levy
as Karen Aylwood
Eleanor Summerfield
as Mrs. Thayer
Georgina Hale
as Young Mrs. Aylwood
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Watcher in the Woods?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Watcher in the Woods (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a fantasy, horror, thriller film.
How long is The Watcher in the Woods?▼
The Watcher in the Woods has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Watcher in the Woods?▼
The cast of The Watcher in the Woods includes Bette Davis as Mrs. Aylwood, Lynn-Holly Johnson as Jan Curtis, Kyle Richards as Ellie Curtis, Carroll Baker as Helen Curtis, David McCallum as Paul Curtis and more.
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