The seance scene actually terrified me when I saw it the first time (in my 30's) - it was so unnerving, and built to a great climax... Such an underrated gem.
I remember seeing it as a teenager and loving it. George C. Scott was one of the best actors of all time and gave his all in films like this. Thanks for talking about this film Joe.
One of the best haunted house movies I've ever seen. Feels more real and chilling than any of say the Conjuring movies which never looked appealing to me.
The rubber ball bouncing down the stairs and the little boys voice still give me chills even 40 yrs later. The house it was based on was in an old neighborhood near one of the big parks in Denver. I think they use to do tours on Halloween. Always intended to check it out.
I'm glad to hear someone else sing George C Scott's praises. Even though he's universally acknowledged as good actor, I feel he's still underrated. Hes a great actor. His performance in The Christmas Carol is Oscar worthy and almost nobody talks about it. One more horror film he is in which he absolutely steals the show is "Firestarter". He plays a great psychopath in that film.
This is a great underappreciated horror movie. Thanks for covering it! I saw this in the theater with my father. As we walked home my father said he liked the movie, but didn't think it was scary...so I lied and agreed "no, it wasn't scary". Meanwhile in the theater I could barely sit still because I was so scared, but couldn't admit that to Pop. - George C. Scott was a terrific actor. He seemed to take each roll seriously and really did a great job gave great performances.
Just recently discovered this myself, and it's brilliant. Not just scary, but it finesses a perfect murder mystery conspiracy investigation seamlessly into it.
I've seen hundreds upon hundreds of horror movies throughout the years so now it takes a lot for a movie to scare me. I saw The Changeling for the first time last year and it managed to do so. Bought the Collector's Edition Blu-ray that came with the CD soundtrack, a poster and booklet. Very creepy movie, and I think The Ring in particular owes a lot to it.
Such a classy, chilling old fashioned thriller. Without doubt, this film is one of the best haunted house (or ghost) movies made, up there with gems like the original (1963) The Haunting, The Others, and The Shining. I think all excellent movies in this category start with the word The and have only one other word in the title, hahahahaha. Also, since it was mentioned in this video: I, too, really am fond of Exorcist III. So many unexpected moments, stellar performances (we get to see Zorah Lambert who starred in the cult thriller Let's Scare Jessica to Death), and also celebrity cameos (blink and you miss Larry King). And, last but not least, it also has that one _spectacular_ jump scare ... you know the one I mean; it happens in the hospital about three or four minutes after a big jolt that's clearly meant to shock us briefly and then lull us into a sense of ease. Then, BAM! that figure in white appears. Love that.
I was also going to include the original "Haunting" as a film that was really frightening with a minimum of effects. Tension can build throughout the story to terrifying effect. Roman Polanski's The Tenant was also a creepy film with subtle eerie moments.
@@wildman2012 The Tenant is eerie as heck, yes. I don't love it but it's simply brimming with a sense of dread. Nightmare vibe. Same goes for Repulsion, with Catherine Deneuve. That's a really slow burn film that builds to a disturbing climax. Plus, the black and white adds even more stark creepiness to it.
Bro I LOVE this movie. It's the antithesis to the modern jumpscare fests we're mostly fed now. And George C. Scott is always amazing. Exorcist 3 is awesome too.
One of the most creepy films I have seen. The ball bouncing down the stairs was heartstoppinly scary. No special effects was the reason it was so good.
Amazing, Amazing choice! The Changeling is my absolute favorite ghost movie ever. I own it in multiple formats and have seen it multiple times. George C. Scott was a powerhouse of talent and his performance here is fantastic. So was Melvyn Douglas. Scott’s actual wife, who played the only female character in the movie, was the lone rough spot.
They both took themselves too seriously to be of value when it comes to movie reviews. They both had way too many irrelevant prejudices, just different ones between them.
@@nickmanzo8459 True screw Insidious The Changeling is definitely The scariest Haunted House Movie ever Insidious always made Me roll My Eyes it is not scary
Saw this when it came out with my mom and sister. I was 16 and it made an indelible impression on all of us. Scott is his usual intensely gruff self but it is the house itself that packs the biggest wallop in this under appreciated classic. Medak masterfully presents the eerily spacious mansion with a sense of underlying yet overbearing menace (if that’s possible). For me, the spookiest elements are achieved simply by depicting uninhabited interiors such as a long darkened hallway or a secreted staircase somewhere in the forgotten reaches of the immense structure. In this annoying age of over the top exaggeration and the requisite pandering to the dumbed down audiences of today, it is important for us to remember jewels like this, when there wasn’t a premium on instant gratification. This film is all about the subtlety. From the running faucets to the medium standing outside the door of the secret attic, everything is chillingly realized here. The music score is also top notch in its melding of classic selections with an unsettling mixture of moody passages. I suppose the only issue I would take with this otherwise perfect ensemble would be the not too subtle wheelchair chase at the film’s climax. Seemed forced and unneeded. Thanks for a very pleasing tribute to a forgotten masterpiece of underplayed terror and your very humorous references to Scott’s relentless scenery chewing in Exorcist lll. It made for an amusing 10 minute diversion!
I saw this 20 years ago when I was a teen and was thoroughly impressed by it. I’ve always preferred good atmospheric horror films over boring jump scares.
Glad you're branching out into horror. I found out about this movie last year when watching "in search of darkness". Love this movie. George is an amazing actor. His acting here reminds me alot of him in "hardcore". Another awesome flick. Must've taken alot out of him to be in that and this back to back.
I saw this on late night tv, back in the early 80's. Scared the heck out of me as a kid, and I thought about it every once in a while. The ball bouncing down the stairs, and the kid being drowned would flash into my mind as a kid like PTSD! It took years before I found out what it was called, and had to buy an old vhs on ebay to see it again (yes, I'm old). Glad I did.. great flick!
I had the exact same experience but it was in the early 90's. I had an older sister who was a horror junkie, and while I was occasionally creeped out by some of the movies she introduced me to, none of them scared the bejesus out of me like this one did. I ran across it again in a lot of VHS tapes I bought off ebay about a decade later and finally got to truly appreciate what a great movie it is.
Same. I saw it late 80’s at night as a teen. Loved horror films anyway, seen all 80’s horrors but this film was on another level giving me chills from the tap water running, ball rolling down the stairs, the séance etc.
@@softshallow7435 Fortunately only in The Movie's Plot was Voldi Way Drowned He is still alive and He is A Video Game Developer but I don't know what kind of Video Games that He makes but anyway I seriously doubt that The drowning Scene would be allowed if The Changeling was made in Today's times it was very Graphic even though there is No Blood and Guts being used
I love this movie and Siskel and Ebert’s show but still to this day I don’t know where they were coming from with their criticism of George C Scott’s character.
@@xBINARYGODx Like every other Role that He was in George C Scott once again knocked His Acting way out of The Park He was Fantastic and so was Melvin Douglas when They both met each Other near The Ending
Stephen King once said "All American horror stories boil down to a poor real estate decision." and the haunted house story is its ultimate embodiment. I honestly was surprised to see this movie in your Almost Cult Classics series because I've held it in such high regard all my life. I've got friends I showed this movie to that couldn't get through half of it. But, as usual, old Roger Ebert almost never gave a horror picture a decent break. I'm glad you are giving it a spotlight here, so it can hold the high esteem I have for it in someone else's mind too.
@@nickrustyson8124 I did say 'almost. Like, his wording there, saying Scott was too good for this, that it needed to be more hammy, or goofy... he rarely ever respected the craft of a horror film maker on the same level as more "conventional" artistes and it always rubbed me the wrong way.
@@nickrustyson8124 I still Highly disagree with Stephen King about The Shining it is too A Great Scary Movie even though it is A lot different than His Book but I have never read The Shining or The Sequel Dr. Sleep and I have not seen The Movie Dr. Sleep so I don't know if Dr. Sleep is anymore like The Book
I was too young for my parents to let me see horror when this was on rental video, so I didn’t see it then, and this video is the first I’ve heard of it. I’ve never seen it listed on TV either. Went and saw it now and I was not disappointed - Thank you!
Yeah, sometimes Roger Ebert would get it wrong. But damn ... is he saying that ALL haunted house movies have to be cheesy and over sensationalized to work? That's nutty.
An excellent ghost story, one of the best. I’m glad it’s getting more attention. The film is actually loosely based on the haunting in the house on Cheesman Park.
If you like The Changeling I can highly recommend the movie Session 9. Another cult classic, about a sanitation crew cleaning up an old asylum... it's amazing and as creepy as they come!
That movie is one of those films where I think the 'cult classic' label came from the marketing for the movie rather than from it having an actual fanbase championing it. It's alright, but the 2000s was arguably the best decade for psychological horror and mainstream horror that we've ever had. Session 9 feels more like a 90s movie in terms of quality than a 2000s movie.
@@billturner Me too and what sucks is that The Changeling is getting A Remake it has been in Production since 2020 and I hope that it fails completely They can't do The Changeling without George C Scott and Melvin Douglas since They sadly Died along time ago and They will probably ruin it with special effects and CGI and Blood and Guts and exaggerate all of The cussing
Stoked to see Hostage for a Day in the stack. I hunted a copy of it down after your John candy retrospective and it deserves to get some light shed on it.
I watched Exorcist 3 for the first time because of re:View and loved it so much and was blown away by George C Scott that I wanted to watch as many of his films as I could and thats what led me to The Changeling as well. Such a great movie
The changeling is an incredible film highly recommended watching the last drive in version with Joe Bob Briggs on shudder! Edit: now I'm watching it again for the 80th time lol. Edit 2: hell yeah The exorcist 3 is incredible! Brad Dourif's two main speeches were astounding.
After watching as many haunted house and ghost movies as I could at one point, I consider this the best ghost movie I've ever seen, just about tying with The Innocents, and definitely better than original The Haunting. The Others is definitely lower. And I'd say The Watcher in the Woods is inbetween them. You also have The Awakening, which is quite comparable as well, it's final scenes are what ruin that for me, though. The Changeling is also a film that cinematically establishes many of our most well known haunting and paranormal tropes, while in its own right not feeling trite or old hat. It presents each of these now familiar moments with the patience and eerieness they deserve. What I love most, though, is the investigative build up throughout the entire run-time. It keeps you invested right from the moment the first strange happening occurs and it never stops getting better. That's seriously impressive.
Something besides a comedy from a channel that has route in the history and appreciation of such. While not diminishing the impact of the other videos, It's actually great to see a commentary on a different movie genre on this channel.
Agreed. They think they're hot shit critics because they're well-known, but that certainly doesn't mean they are the be-all and end-all in movie critics. No, I don't always like them. They're saying George C. Scott was wasted in this movie? They're full of it. This, to me, is one of the scariest and finest film ghost stories ever made.
This is a FANTASTIC movie. I never wanted to see it until a few months ago. I'm so glad I did. Lots of unexpected things happen, full of suspense and some really scary moments. Highly recommended. George C. Scott was a wonderful actor and a very kind person who only had a gruff exterior. I read some of the comments on the channel I watched it on and an actor who was one of the extras commented that he was in need of money so he could buy food for his family. George found out he wasn't getting paid and gave the guy $50 so he could feed his family. That proves he was a great guy. You would never expect a Hollywood legend or a high paid actor to ever do anything like that.
I remember when it came out on Showtime or HBO. Loved it! When it came out on video cassette, I shared the thrill & bumps with others. I plan to look for it on streaming tonight!
Joe, I just want you to know you’re content is amazing. I feel terrible, though, because I can hardly ever finish an episode in one sitting. You’ll sell me on a movie within the first few minutes, so I’ll pause the video and find a way to screen the film, and then return to your video after I’ve seen it. This is absolutely no exception. Great job!
Tragedy and grief are scary, and this movie really zeroes in on that feeling. I feel like Asian horror films do a good job with this sort of material now. A Tale of Two Sisters is another favorite that explores the horror of heartbreak.
The Changeling is a very important movie. It's hugely influential and, in its own right, a fabulous piece of culture. I watched this with my father a very long time ago and it haunted us both. My daughter carries the torch - she runs a film club.
I watched this last night. Enjoyed it. Some of the sound samples seemed pretty dated now but it is 42 years old. You've earned yourself a new subscriber
I remember this movie now! The Exorcist III is still one of my all time favorite horror movies as well, which is very closely based off the sequel to the Exorcist in the novels, but is named Legion. Hell of a book too.
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The Changeling is so underrated. That ball rolling down the steps scarred my soul.
According to Joe Bob Briggs they had to film that part about 40 times to get the ball right haha
That and when he plays the reel to reel tape again.
One of my favorites. One of the absolute best pure 'ghost story' films ever made.
@@ryancoulter4797 Did You Die in this House Joseph why do You remain in this House?
The seance scene actually terrified me when I saw it the first time (in my 30's) - it was so unnerving, and built to a great climax... Such an underrated gem.
The Changeling is one of my favorite ghost movies... EVER!
I would love that "not in the file" clip played once every video at a random time for the rest of your career.
I remember watching this as a kid and man that chair scene still gives me chills.
Same here!!!!
This and the Shuttered Room were two of the scariest films I can remember from my childhood.
When I was a kid, two movies scared me silly. The Changeling and Burnt Offerings, both excellent haunted house stories.
That freaking ball...
I remember seeing it as a teenager and loving it. George C. Scott was one of the best actors of all time and gave his all in films like this. Thanks for talking about this film Joe.
I disagree, he is horrible in this move. He played the roll way to good for him to be a great actor, lol
He was / is a great actor! All the way from dr strangelove to Patton to name a few
@@dizzyhole666 George C Scott was Amazing in The Changeling and The Exorcist III and all of His other Acting Roles
@@Frank00 He is Great in The Changeling
One of the best haunted house movies I've ever seen. Feels more real and chilling than any of say the Conjuring movies which never looked appealing to me.
George C Scott would make any ghost scared.
this is the scariest ghost movie I've ever watched
Same
The chill that runs thru me when the piano key hits is scary movie perfect
I work in Records Management, George C. Scott's rant about the file is my spirit animal
It is NOT.
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this movie has been my favorite since I first saw it. the reason is the action is mostly in our minds and not poured out in special affects.
Probably my all time favorite spooky movie. Gives you good scares without any gore. Just a good haunted house movie.
This is my favorite horror movie because it makes you cry for the ghost and does not rely on blood and guts to scare.
The Changeling had heart, but Football in the Groin had a football in the groin.
*boink*
Ow, my groin.
Ah man, I was just about to post a comment like this
The rubber ball bouncing down the stairs and the little boys voice still give me chills even 40 yrs later.
The house it was based on was in an old neighborhood near one of the big parks in Denver. I think they use to do tours on Halloween. Always intended to check it out.
I'm glad to hear someone else sing George C Scott's praises. Even though he's universally acknowledged as good actor, I feel he's still underrated. Hes a great actor.
His performance in The Christmas Carol is Oscar worthy and almost nobody talks about it.
One more horror film he is in which he absolutely steals the show is "Firestarter". He plays a great psychopath in that film.
This is a great underappreciated horror movie. Thanks for covering it! I saw this in the theater with my father. As we walked home my father said he liked the movie, but didn't think it was scary...so I lied and agreed "no, it wasn't scary". Meanwhile in the theater I could barely sit still because I was so scared, but couldn't admit that to Pop. - George C. Scott was a terrific actor. He seemed to take each roll seriously and really did a great job gave great performances.
George C Scott has several films late in his career that I enjoy.. Hardcore, and Firestarter
Just recently discovered this myself, and it's brilliant. Not just scary, but it finesses a perfect murder mystery conspiracy investigation seamlessly into it.
Man, I dare anyone to play this movie through headphones, while its late at night and your in the dark. Or surround sound 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I've seen hundreds upon hundreds of horror movies throughout the years so now it takes a lot for a movie to scare me. I saw The Changeling for the first time last year and it managed to do so. Bought the Collector's Edition Blu-ray that came with the CD soundtrack, a poster and booklet.
Very creepy movie, and I think The Ring in particular owes a lot to it.
the 2008 changeling is an amazing movie too also based on a true story, the true story is absolutly mind blowing.
I remember the file scene from an MTV show called Liquid Television.
Such a classy, chilling old fashioned thriller. Without doubt, this film is one of the best haunted house (or ghost) movies made, up there with gems like the original (1963) The Haunting, The Others, and The Shining. I think all excellent movies in this category start with the word The and have only one other word in the title, hahahahaha.
Also, since it was mentioned in this video: I, too, really am fond of Exorcist III. So many unexpected moments, stellar performances (we get to see Zorah Lambert who starred in the cult thriller Let's Scare Jessica to Death), and also celebrity cameos (blink and you miss Larry King). And, last but not least, it also has that one _spectacular_ jump scare ... you know the one I mean; it happens in the hospital about three or four minutes after a big jolt that's clearly meant to shock us briefly and then lull us into a sense of ease. Then, BAM! that figure in white appears. Love that.
I was also going to include the original "Haunting" as a film that was really frightening with a minimum of effects. Tension can build throughout the story to terrifying effect. Roman Polanski's The Tenant was also a creepy film with subtle eerie moments.
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The Innocents (1961) is one of my favourites, I guess you're right about the titles
@@rofflesvanwagon The Roger Corman pic with Vincent Price?
@@wildman2012 The Tenant is eerie as heck, yes. I don't love it but it's simply brimming with a sense of dread. Nightmare vibe. Same goes for Repulsion, with Catherine Deneuve. That's a really slow burn film that builds to a disturbing climax. Plus, the black and white adds even more stark creepiness to it.
Bro I LOVE this movie. It's the antithesis to the modern jumpscare fests we're mostly fed now. And George C. Scott is always amazing. Exorcist 3 is awesome too.
One of the most creepy films I have seen. The ball bouncing down the stairs was heartstoppinly scary. No special effects was the reason it was so good.
Amazing, Amazing choice! The Changeling is my absolute favorite ghost movie ever. I own it in multiple formats and have seen it multiple times. George C. Scott was a powerhouse of talent and his performance here is fantastic. So was Melvyn Douglas. Scott’s actual wife, who played the only female character in the movie, was the lone rough spot.
The Changeling defines what a good ghost story movie should be.
The Ring owes almost its entire being to this tale.
I imagine if George C. Scott ever saw that Siskel & Ebert review, his reaction would have been to "Turn it off! TURN IT OFF!!!"
Yet again, further proof that critics like Siskel n Ebert have absolutely no idea what they’re doing.
They both took themselves too seriously to be of value when it comes to movie reviews. They both had way too many irrelevant prejudices, just different ones between them.
Yet they gave two thumbs up to robocop so not entirely clueless.
Absolutely, and they only liked trendy bullshit. They criticized this, but praised The Joy Luck Club.
I used to work in a movie store, and I remembered the cover of that movie before you showed it on screen, despite never having watched it.
I would say his version of A Christmas Carol had some horror and dread to it. Which makes Scrooges joyous celebration of redemption all the better.
Totally agree. The greater the dread, the more joyful the resolution
@@nickmanzo8459 True screw Insidious The Changeling is definitely The scariest Haunted House Movie ever Insidious always made Me roll My Eyes it is not scary
Grumpy old George C. Scott is my spirit animal.
George C Scott is one of my favorite actors. His take on a Christmas Carol is also my favorite version, next to the Muppets
Wow, finally a movie in this series that I own and know!
Saw this when it came out with my mom and sister. I was 16 and it made an indelible impression on all of us. Scott is his usual intensely gruff self but it is the house itself that packs the biggest wallop in this under appreciated classic. Medak masterfully presents the eerily spacious mansion with a sense of underlying yet overbearing menace (if that’s possible). For me, the spookiest elements are achieved simply by depicting uninhabited interiors such as a long darkened hallway or a secreted staircase somewhere in the forgotten reaches of the immense structure.
In this annoying age of over the top exaggeration and the requisite pandering to the dumbed down audiences of today, it is important for us to remember jewels like this, when there wasn’t a premium on instant gratification.
This film is all about the subtlety. From the running faucets to the medium standing outside the door of the secret attic, everything is chillingly realized here. The music score is also top notch in its melding of classic selections with an unsettling mixture of moody passages. I suppose the only issue I would take with this otherwise perfect ensemble would be the not too subtle wheelchair chase at the film’s climax. Seemed forced and unneeded.
Thanks for a very pleasing tribute to a forgotten masterpiece of underplayed terror and your very humorous references to Scott’s relentless scenery chewing in Exorcist lll. It made for an amusing 10 minute diversion!
I watched it a few years ago, really great movie and George C. Scott is trully amazing in it.
I saw this 20 years ago when I was a teen and was thoroughly impressed by it. I’ve always preferred good atmospheric horror films over boring jump scares.
The only movie that literally makes my spine tingle. One of my all-time favorites.
Glad you're branching out into horror. I found out about this movie last year when watching "in search of darkness". Love this movie. George is an amazing actor. His acting here reminds me alot of him in "hardcore". Another awesome flick. Must've taken alot out of him to be in that and this back to back.
I'm going to check out this movie now. Love your channel
I saw this on late night tv, back in the early 80's. Scared the heck out of me as a kid, and I thought about it every once in a while. The ball bouncing down the stairs, and the kid being drowned would flash into my mind as a kid like PTSD! It took years before I found out what it was called, and had to buy an old vhs on ebay to see it again (yes, I'm old). Glad I did.. great flick!
I had the exact same experience but it was in the early 90's. I had an older sister who was a horror junkie, and while I was occasionally creeped out by some of the movies she introduced me to, none of them scared the bejesus out of me like this one did. I ran across it again in a lot of VHS tapes I bought off ebay about a decade later and finally got to truly appreciate what a great movie it is.
Same. I saw it late 80’s at night as a teen. Loved horror films anyway, seen all 80’s horrors but this film was on another level giving me chills from the tap water running, ball rolling down the stairs, the séance etc.
@@softshallow7435 Fortunately only in The Movie's Plot was Voldi Way Drowned He is still alive and He is A Video Game Developer but I don't know what kind of Video Games that He makes but anyway I seriously doubt that The drowning Scene would be allowed if The Changeling was made in Today's times it was very Graphic even though there is No Blood and Guts being used
I love this movie and Siskel and Ebert’s show but still to this day I don’t know where they were coming from with their criticism of George C Scott’s character.
many times its like they saw a different film.
@@xBINARYGODx Like every other Role that He was in George C Scott once again knocked His Acting way out of The Park He was Fantastic and so was Melvin Douglas when They both met each Other near The Ending
I've been meaning to watch this movie for a while. This video I think will be the thing that finally pushes me to do so.
Stephen King once said "All American horror stories boil down to a poor real estate decision." and the haunted house story is its ultimate embodiment.
I honestly was surprised to see this movie in your Almost Cult Classics series because I've held it in such high regard all my life. I've got friends I showed this movie to that couldn't get through half of it. But, as usual, old Roger Ebert almost never gave a horror picture a decent break.
I'm glad you are giving it a spotlight here, so it can hold the high esteem I have for it in someone else's mind too.
He did give The Thing a break, he was one of the rare critics who didn't just shit on it
@@nickrustyson8124 I did say 'almost. Like, his wording there, saying Scott was too good for this, that it needed to be more hammy, or goofy... he rarely ever respected the craft of a horror film maker on the same level as more "conventional" artistes and it always rubbed me the wrong way.
@@nickrustyson8124 I still Highly disagree with Stephen King about The Shining it is too A Great Scary Movie even though it is A lot different than His Book but I have never read The Shining or The Sequel Dr. Sleep and I have not seen The Movie Dr. Sleep so I don't know if Dr. Sleep is anymore like The Book
@@theawesome925 They are wrong George C Scott's attitude is perfect in The Changeling
0:29 One of my favorite lines of George's
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Watched it recently on Shudder, definitely recommend it
The whole time watching I knew I recognized George C. Scott’s voice from something else. Turns out he was also the bad guy in Rescuers Down Under
Just from your review alone I found this to be scary!!! I’ll definitely give this a watch...at noon, with the blinds up....on a sunny day
I don't think another channel has introduced me to more new-favorites than Hats Off.
I rented this on VHS a 1000 years ago because there was really nothing else that caught my eye and it was excellent I thought,, spooky as hell..
I was too young for my parents to let me see horror when this was on rental video, so I didn’t see it then, and this video is the first I’ve heard of it. I’ve never seen it listed on TV either.
Went and saw it now and I was not disappointed - Thank you!
He was also in "FireStarter" which is a horror movie?
Nah. Those people had it coming
More a sci fi thriller.
But he wasn't the star
He was also great in Christmas Carol, which of course also has ghosts.
the edits with Ebert and Scott arguing about his performance is excellent! well done
Yeah, sometimes Roger Ebert would get it wrong. But damn ... is he saying that ALL haunted house movies have to be cheesy and over sensationalized to work? That's nutty.
George C. Scott is fantastic as John Russell. 😀👍
An excellent ghost story, one of the best. I’m glad it’s getting more attention. The film is actually loosely based on the haunting in the house on Cheesman Park.
Quite a frightening film. The scene with the child's voiceover is terrifying
Almost a cult classic? I can honestly say that it may very well already be one....But I see what you did there!!!
As always....damn good video
If you like The Changeling I can highly recommend the movie Session 9.
Another cult classic, about a sanitation crew cleaning up an old asylum... it's amazing and as creepy as they come!
That movie is one of those films where I think the 'cult classic' label came from the marketing for the movie rather than from it having an actual fanbase championing it.
It's alright, but the 2000s was arguably the best decade for psychological horror and mainstream horror that we've ever had. Session 9 feels more like a 90s movie in terms of quality than a 2000s movie.
Discovered this film over a decade ago and it's been cherished ever since. A wonderful haunting.
Great pick for the series. It is a fantastic film.
This movie will literally scare the crap out of you, after you see it you'll be changeling your underwear.
lol (that's terrible, but in the enhancing way)
This film creeped me out so much as a kid. Love that you're covering it!
Also... the wheelchair! That's what scared me the most
@@billturner Me too and what sucks is that The Changeling is getting A Remake it has been in Production since 2020 and I hope that it fails completely They can't do The Changeling without George C Scott and Melvin Douglas since They sadly Died along time ago and They will probably ruin it with special effects and CGI and Blood and Guts and exaggerate all of The cussing
"MONSTER SQUAD" is (Almost) Cult Classics material
Oh yeah, that would be a great movie to cover 🤩
I feel like that one really is a cult classic though
No that reminds me of Saturday the 14th.
It's definitely already a cult classic.
What a great edit with the movie review and Scott together. That was classic.
Stoked to see Hostage for a Day in the stack. I hunted a copy of it down after your John candy retrospective and it deserves to get some light shed on it.
Hey man, you consistently put out quality stuff, but you've been knocking it out of the park this month. Keep it up!
This was the first scary movie I ever saw in the theatre. The production and sound design are amazing.
I watched Exorcist 3 for the first time because of re:View and loved it so much and was blown away by George C Scott that I wanted to watch as many of his films as I could and thats what led me to The Changeling as well. Such a great movie
The changeling is an incredible film highly recommended watching the last drive in version with Joe Bob Briggs on shudder! Edit: now I'm watching it again for the 80th time lol. Edit 2: hell yeah The exorcist 3 is incredible! Brad Dourif's two main speeches were astounding.
I remember watching and loving this movie around '08-'09.
I think I have vague memories of seeing this as a kid. Maybe I will watch it again. Thank you for digging it up!
Yet again... we learn that Siskel & Ebert didn't know what the F they were talking about.
After watching as many haunted house and ghost movies as I could at one point, I consider this the best ghost movie I've ever seen, just about tying with The Innocents, and definitely better than original The Haunting. The Others is definitely lower. And I'd say The Watcher in the Woods is inbetween them. You also have The Awakening, which is quite comparable as well, it's final scenes are what ruin that for me, though.
The Changeling is also a film that cinematically establishes many of our most well known haunting and paranormal tropes, while in its own right not feeling trite or old hat. It presents each of these now familiar moments with the patience and eerieness they deserve. What I love most, though, is the investigative build up throughout the entire run-time. It keeps you invested right from the moment the first strange happening occurs and it never stops getting better. That's seriously impressive.
He was in another horror movie from the 1970s. It was an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
I LOVE this movie; I do tend to view it as more of a supernatural mystery than horror though. It's hard to feel afraid for George C. Scott
Something besides a comedy from a channel that has route in the history and appreciation of such. While not diminishing the impact of the other videos, It's actually great to see a commentary on a different movie genre on this channel.
George c Scott is amazing.
A must watch for me every time Halloween and fall rolls around.
I watched this video, then watched the movie, then came back to this video. This movie is awesome. Thank you for talking about it
I love Siskel & Ebert but when they got it wrong they really got it wrong.
Same...they're ...or were...excellent reviewers..but to say a performance is too good for the material?....um...
Agreed. They think they're hot shit critics because they're well-known, but that certainly doesn't mean they are the be-all and end-all in movie critics. No, I don't always like them. They're saying George C. Scott was wasted in this movie? They're full of it. This, to me, is one of the scariest and finest film ghost stories ever made.
This is a FANTASTIC movie. I never wanted to see it until a few months ago. I'm so glad I did. Lots of unexpected things happen, full of suspense and some really scary moments. Highly recommended. George C. Scott was a wonderful actor and a very kind person who only had a gruff exterior. I read some of the comments on the channel I watched it on and an actor who was one of the extras commented that he was in need of money so he could buy food for his family. George found out he wasn't getting paid and gave the guy $50 so he could feed his family. That proves he was a great guy. You would never expect a Hollywood legend or a high paid actor to ever do anything like that.
That growl is inimitable.
R.I.P., GCS.
I remember when it came out on Showtime or HBO. Loved it! When it came out on video cassette, I shared the thrill & bumps with others. I plan to look for it on streaming tonight!
Wow, this is a first, I checked Am Prime UK and for once it's actually included! Right to the top the playlist, thanks Joe.
This is a gem. I watched it 3 times. I forced my wife tonight to watch this film and she agreed it is the best haunting house movie she has ever seen.
Joe, I just want you to know you’re content is amazing. I feel terrible, though, because I can hardly ever finish an episode in one sitting. You’ll sell me on a movie within the first few minutes, so I’ll pause the video and find a way to screen the film, and then return to your video after I’ve seen it. This is absolutely no exception. Great job!
It's a great horror movie but also a great meditation on grief.
George C. Scott is in a Master Class. He's riveting in both movies--hell, in every movie he's starred in.
Tragedy and grief are scary, and this movie really zeroes in on that feeling. I feel like Asian horror films do a good job with this sort of material now. A Tale of Two Sisters is another favorite that explores the horror of heartbreak.
I wanted to like that, but it’s a shame when you can guess the twist ending before the opening credits are done
The Changeling is a very important movie. It's hugely influential and, in its own right, a fabulous piece of culture.
I watched this with my father a very long time ago and it haunted us both. My daughter carries the torch - she runs a film club.
The Changeling is wonderful, George C. Scott is incredible and S & E once again don't know what they're talking about!
George C's performance in this movie reminds me a lot of his Ebenezer Scrooge in 1984's "Christmas Carol".
I watched this last night. Enjoyed it. Some of the sound samples seemed pretty dated now but it is 42 years old. You've earned yourself a new subscriber
Brilliant film, a genuinely unsettling and well made horror
This is easily my favorite channel.
I love The Changeling. Just excellent.
I remember this movie now! The Exorcist III is still one of my all time favorite horror movies as well, which is very closely based off the sequel to the Exorcist in the novels, but is named Legion. Hell of a book too.
I loved this movie. Was lucky enough to see it when it came out in theaters!