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The Watcher in the Woods

Name: The Watcher in the Woods
Director: John Hough
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1980-04-17
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker, David McCallum

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

1980 ★ 5.9 1h 23m PG-13

Fantasy

Horror

Thriller

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.

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When was The Watcher in the Woods released?

The Watcher in the Woods was released on April 17, 1980.

Who directed The Watcher in the Woods?

The Watcher in the Woods was directed by John Hough.

How long is The Watcher in the Woods?

The Watcher in the Woods has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).

What genre is The Watcher in the Woods?

The Watcher in the Woods is categorized as Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.

Cast

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Bette Davis

Mrs. Aylwood

Lynn-Holly Johnson

Jan Curtis

Kyle Richards

Ellie Curtis

Carroll Baker

Helen Curtis

David McCallum

Paul Curtis

Benedict Taylor

Mike Fleming

Frances Cuka

Mary Fleming

Richard Pasco

Tom Colley

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