- Actors: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh, John Colicos
- Directors: Peter Medak
- Format: PAL
- Language German, Italian, Spanish, English
- Subtitles: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Momentum
- DVD Release Date: 21 Oct 2002
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00006JY2Y
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 38,289 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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DVD 9
German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English\Mono German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Mono
Trailer
Exclusive Audio Commentary By Director Peter Medak
Animated Photo Gallery
Dutch\English\German\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English\Mono German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Mono
Trailer
Exclusive Audio Commentary By Director Peter Medak
Animated Photo Gallery
Dutch\English\German\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There's something about low-budget horror movies that have a greater impact than their Hollywood counterparts. I thought I'd seen every good horror movie on the market until a co-worker had me borrow this DVD. 1980's "The Changeling" is a quintessential low-budget vintage horror movie, done in that classic late-1970's style. George C. Scott is a widower who is walking wounded following the freakish death of his wife and child (without giving away details, the opening scene is a hair-raiser and sets the tone for the rest of the movie). He moves into a giant, towering mansion to work on his music and recover from his tragic loss. But a few moments later, weird things happen inside the house. Piano keys play by themselves. Voices start speaking. And loud, banging noises happen out of nowhere. Come to find out, the house is haunted by a child. The movie then pursues a murder mystery in which we discover the boy's identity and the history of the house. Unlike most thrillers, "The Changeling" doesn't have much gore, but it has enough intense and spooky moments to make this film earn an R rating. Instead of aiming for shock, this movie effectively works on the viewer's emotions and has a reasonably interesting plot. I wouldn't call it the scariest film ever made, but if you're into horror movies of the haunted house variety, then "The Changeling" should rank high on your list of DVDs to get.
51 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this film in 1983 at the tender age of eleven, i happend to record it by shear mistake, i was off school the next day and sat on my own to watch it.The first scene was set if remember correctly on a snowy hillside with George C Scott making a phone call in a phone box, and a car sitting outside with a lady and small child in it, a lorry then came into veiw and was seen sliding straight into the parked car.The film then moves on to George C Scott moving into a huge mansion which had not been lived in for a long time, and this is where the film really started to hook me, the strange bangings in the morning the strange piano noises.This all becomes a bit much for George C Scott (i have now remembered the name of his character Mr John Russell) who then makes his mind up to find where the banging is comming from and discovers this room at the top of the house which has not been entered for years, in this room he discovers a wheelchair and a music box, the music box plays a melody which was the same tune John Russell had composed himself the night before, haveing never heard it before and thinking he had just written it.Mr Russell then starts looking into the background of the house and soon discoevrs that the building is owned by a very wealthy and well known politician, who turns out not to be who he thinks he is, the film then has one of the best scenes i have ever seen, a seance in a huge room with some real strange going ons!!!! the end of the film still leaves u thinking and wishing the film would carry on!!!!. I am now 29 yrs of age and still to this day say "the changeling one of my most favs film of all time, i hope everyone who buys it enjoys it!!! George C Scott what a great man!!!!!!!!
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is, quite simply, the scariest I have ever seen. As with the previous reviewer, I first saw it at the age of 11, and afterwards I couldn't sleep for days. Even now, having seen it many times, some scenes still take my breath away with sheer shock.
Its strength lies in the fact that it is not outlandishly gory or horrific, but it plays on the mind for ages before something terrifying actually happens. Even the most terrifying moments seem tame when you read about them; a ball dropping down a staircase, or a wheelchair rocking by itself sounds mundane, but when it happens in this film it will scare the hell out of you!
One thing that really sticks with me about this film - apart from the stunning performances from George C Scott and Trish van Devere - is the music. It lends so much power to the film, and it never intrudes upon the actual story; in fact, since the story is about a musician, it actually adds to the film in a unique and moving way. One tune in particular sticks in my mind, one that the main character spontaneously composes... but I won't tell any more.
A great film, sadly neglected, that deserves every star I've given it!
Its strength lies in the fact that it is not outlandishly gory or horrific, but it plays on the mind for ages before something terrifying actually happens. Even the most terrifying moments seem tame when you read about them; a ball dropping down a staircase, or a wheelchair rocking by itself sounds mundane, but when it happens in this film it will scare the hell out of you!
One thing that really sticks with me about this film - apart from the stunning performances from George C Scott and Trish van Devere - is the music. It lends so much power to the film, and it never intrudes upon the actual story; in fact, since the story is about a musician, it actually adds to the film in a unique and moving way. One tune in particular sticks in my mind, one that the main character spontaneously composes... but I won't tell any more.
A great film, sadly neglected, that deserves every star I've given it!
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