

The Watcher in the Woods
1980-04-17 · 83 min · ★ 5.9
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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Production details
- Directors
- John Hough, Vincent McEveety
- Production companies
- Walt Disney Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 9,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,000,000
Top Cast
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
Eleanor SummerfieldMrs. Thayer
Georgina HaleYoung Mrs. Aylwood
Dominic GuardYoung John Keller (uncredited)
Derek LyonsMotorbike Race Spectator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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