As soon as I saw this notification I had to watch it! My favorite thriller! I don't remember how young I was when I first saw this movie, it scared me more than any horror movie that has come along. The rewinding of the seance tape, and hearing his voice... Joseph's face in the water... and then Joseph in the well STILL gives me the chills. Since you pointed it out, the music totally set the tone and is a huge factor in the suspense! Thank you so much for watching and reacting!! Take care, Alexa!
@@alexachipman It reminds alot of The Ring with Joseph’s Body being in The Well most likely The Changeling inspired Ring by Koji Susuzki Who created The Ring Series and Ring was first turned into Ring Kanzenban which was very bad and that it was remade into Ringu which is terrifying and A Box Office Smash
Agreed. The avarice of the Senator's father was more horrifying than the entire supernatural element. The cinematography was outstanding. You can't forget the burning staircase or John's late daughter's bouncing ball down the stairs
When I first saw this film I was in my teens and parts of it were truely frightening to me. Now in my 60's, I watched it again and found it incredibly sad. Interesting how a few years can change a person's perspective.
I definitely saw it as deeply tragic, rather than frightening. Interesting to see how reactions to it change, depending on how old someone is when watching it!
@@alexachipman When You have A chance You should definitely look into The supposed True Story for The Changeling unfortunately You can’t ask Russell Hunter He died on August 25, 1996 at age 67 cause of death unknown
Another movie set in my hometown of Seattle, but filmed in Vancouver B.C. Although some of the establishing shots were filmed in Seattle, such as the University of Washington, the interiors were filmed on a soundstage in Vancouver.
i seen this film when i was super young (5-6yrs old) it made a impact on my life for the longest time! It’s hands down the absolute best ghost story ever put on film…. Every time i go back and revisit it (It’s still as effective as it was that 1st time i seen it) I’m so glad more people are discovering this “Must See” film 👍👍👍
My favorite thing about this channel is how eclectic your choice of media is. What other channel would choose this and Muppets and ST: SNW and teaching a lecture on Beowulf?
I missed this when you put it out. Thank you for doing this very stylish horror film. I saw this when it came out and fell instantly in love with it. George C Scott is a great actor. I always appreciate your pleasant and insightful commentary and reaction. Would love your reaction to the 1961 movie The Innocents with Deborah Kerr if you haven't seen it before.
You were one step ahead of this movie all the way through the review! If you haven't seen it, I also suggest watching the woman in black, either the original 1989 TV movie or the 2012 remake with Daniel Radcliffe They're both excellent. Also if anyone can explain why I keep confusing. George c. Scott, in this movie with Alfred Finney in Wolfen it would be greatly appreciated. Alexa should also watch Wolfen 1981 if she hasn't seen it.
This movie is pure art. The music, sounds, cinematography... And not forgetting amazing actors and deeply sad and scary story. They don't make movies like this these days.
You can say that again! I am a film critic for a newspaper, so I see a lot of newer movies and yikes…they needed way more time in the writer’s room and more care taken by the director.
Yeah, I was an adolescent when I saw this flick for the first time and didn't immediately like it, being the arrant gore hound that I was at the time. However, NOW that my tastes have, not exactly changed (I still enjoy a good gore fest now and again) but expanded a bit, it's among my FAVES!
It's an interesting story because the real criminal can't be punished, except by God. So the spirit can't rest until it has a reckoning with the boy who replaced him. But I think the Senator was partially in denial. He's both accomplice and victim. He may have memory of the orphanage and know deep down he's not the natural son, but I'm sure dad didn't tell him about the murder. Also, he was six years old when the plot was hatched, and was rescued from the orphanage and would certainly obey a rich and powerful man who rescued him from it. He owed "dad" a lot, and maybe eventually lied to himself about the situation.
Hi just leaving a comment for the algorithm because I can’t rewatch this. The floating old lady gave me nightmares when I saw it as a kid and I ain’t going through that again!🙈😊
@@m.e.3862 I think that You were probably thinking of The Women in Black The Original Movie has A very terrifying scene of The Woman in Black screeching very loudly
How come Friday the 13th Part 3 was made into a novelization twice by two different authors in the 80’s but not this classic ghost story? 75% of cinema is based on (if not inspired by) literature and yet this classic (with writing as good as M. R. James) was not made into one. If The Omen, The Fog, Poltergeist, and even Gremlins can have literary counterparts why not this film?
I don't think George C. Scott KNEW how to give a bad performance, although I think in later years some of the material he had to work with was often beneath his talents.. I really like this wintery-feeling film, the first time certain physical effects (like the wheelchair) are featured are very effective but they lose their impact a bit from over-use as it goes on. A solid ghost film with good actors who take the whole thing seriously.
@@chrisjackson5210 True He definitely acted much different than any of His other Acting Roles which is another reason why on 2022 December 13th Tuesday 8:23 PM The Changeling still holds up as A Fantastic Horror Movie
No blood, no slashing, no cutting off limbs. This was a great movie!!
As soon as I saw this notification I had to watch it!
My favorite thriller! I don't remember how young I was when I first saw this movie, it scared me more than any horror movie that has come along. The rewinding of the seance tape, and hearing his voice... Joseph's face in the water... and then Joseph in the well STILL gives me the chills.
Since you pointed it out, the music totally set the tone and is a huge factor in the suspense!
Thank you so much for watching and reacting!!
Take care, Alexa!
Thank you! I didn’t find it frightening, I more really felt for the spirit and what he had gone through. It is a heartwrenching story!
@@alexachipman The Changeling is absolutely Terrifying and it’s so sad for A Horror Movie
@@alexachipman Supposedly The Changeling is based on A True Story by John Russell The Writer for The Changeling
@@alexachipman Don’t worry Voldi Way Who played as Joseph Carmichael is still alive The drowning is just for The Movie
@@alexachipman It reminds alot of The Ring with Joseph’s Body being in The Well most likely The Changeling inspired Ring by Koji Susuzki Who created The Ring Series and Ring was first turned into Ring Kanzenban which was very bad and that it was remade into Ringu which is terrifying and A Box Office Smash
Agreed. The avarice of the Senator's father was more horrifying than the entire supernatural element. The cinematography was outstanding. You can't forget the burning staircase or John's late daughter's bouncing ball down the stairs
When I first saw this film I was in my teens and parts of it were truely frightening to me. Now in my 60's, I watched it again and found it incredibly sad. Interesting how a few years can change a person's perspective.
I definitely saw it as deeply tragic, rather than frightening. Interesting to see how reactions to it change, depending on how old someone is when watching it!
@@alexachipman When You have A chance You should definitely look into The supposed True Story for The Changeling unfortunately You can’t ask Russell Hunter He died on August 25, 1996 at age 67 cause of death unknown
You're very intelligent, you figured a lot of things here out pretty quickly, well done.
As soon as I saw the movie title, I thought, "She's gonna dig that lush, textured, brooding old-school mansion big-time."
Another movie set in my hometown of Seattle, but filmed in Vancouver B.C. Although some of the establishing shots were filmed in Seattle, such as the University of Washington, the interiors were filmed on a soundstage in Vancouver.
Always loved the movie! The ball coming back down the stairs still wet from the river!
i seen this film when i was super young (5-6yrs old) it made a impact on my life for the longest time! It’s hands down the absolute best ghost story ever put on film…. Every time i go back and revisit it (It’s still as effective as it was that 1st time i seen it) I’m so glad more people are discovering this “Must See” film 👍👍👍
My favorite thing about this channel is how eclectic your choice of media is. What other channel would choose this and Muppets and ST: SNW and teaching a lecture on Beowulf?
Well, that is because I don’t choose anything :) it is 100% votes on patreon or overwhelming number of requests in the comments sections.
Besides Barry Morse there is another Space 1999 connection. Director Peter Medak directed two Space episodes (Space Warp and Seance Spectre).
John Collicos, the guy that played the cop? Also played Count Baltar on the original Battlestar Galactica
So true, I haven’t watched the original in ages.
@@alexachipman He also played as The Klingon Captain in The Original Star Trek TV Show
Gothic Classic with a wonderful piano theme , ranks along with the 2001 movie "The Others" , Great Review 👍
I missed this when you put it out. Thank you for doing this very stylish horror film. I saw this when it came out and fell instantly in love with it. George C Scott is a great actor. I always appreciate your pleasant and insightful commentary and reaction. Would love your reaction to the 1961 movie The Innocents with Deborah Kerr if you haven't seen it before.
You were one step ahead of this movie all the way through the review! If you haven't seen it, I also suggest watching the woman in black, either the original 1989 TV movie or the 2012 remake with Daniel Radcliffe They're both excellent.
Also if anyone can explain why I keep confusing. George c. Scott, in this movie with Alfred Finney in Wolfen it would be greatly appreciated.
Alexa should also watch Wolfen 1981 if she hasn't seen it.
Thank you!
@@alexachipman I don’t understand why but for some stupid reason The Changeling is going to be Remade
This movie is pure art. The music, sounds, cinematography... And not forgetting amazing actors and deeply sad and scary story. They don't make movies like this these days.
You can say that again! I am a film critic for a newspaper, so I see a lot of newer movies and yikes…they needed way more time in the writer’s room and more care taken by the director.
How did the guy manage to get him self locked in the phone booth 😂😂😂
Yeah, I was an adolescent when I saw this flick for the first time and didn't immediately like it, being the arrant gore hound that I was at the time. However, NOW that my tastes have, not exactly changed (I still enjoy a good gore fest now and again) but expanded a bit, it's among my FAVES!
It's an interesting story because the real criminal can't be punished, except by God. So the spirit can't rest until it has a reckoning with the boy who replaced him. But I think the Senator was partially in denial. He's both accomplice and victim. He may have memory of the orphanage and know deep down he's not the natural son, but I'm sure dad didn't tell him about the murder. Also, he was six years old when the plot was hatched, and was rescued from the orphanage and would certainly obey a rich and powerful man who rescued him from it. He owed "dad" a lot, and maybe eventually lied to himself about the situation.
Well done. Great ghost story.
Good movie 😊
YAY!!!
A phone booth, card catalog, and micro phish? Very spooky........
Best ghost story ever!
You never know, maybe the music box means 'I'm going to sleep now'
Excellent point!
Hi just leaving a comment for the algorithm because I can’t rewatch this. The floating old lady gave me nightmares when I saw it as a kid and I ain’t going through that again!🙈😊
What floating old lady? :) this film is about a child ghost.
@@alexachipman oops wrong movie!
@@m.e.3862 I think that You were probably thinking of The Women in Black The Original Movie has A very terrifying scene of The Woman in Black screeching very loudly
A well told murder mystery great story
I was so upset that this movie wasn't based on a book 😭
Have you seen The Others? Nicole Kidman. I think you'd like it
How come Friday the 13th Part 3 was made into a novelization twice by two different authors in the 80’s but not this classic ghost story? 75% of cinema is based on (if not inspired by) literature and yet this classic (with writing as good as M. R. James) was not made into one. If The Omen, The Fog, Poltergeist, and even Gremlins can have literary counterparts why not this film?
I have to say George C Scott's acting is excellent in this movie. Another actor could have hammed the role up and turned this into just cheese fest.
I don't think George C. Scott KNEW how to give a bad performance, although I think in later years some of the material he had to work with was often beneath his talents.. I really like this wintery-feeling film, the first time certain physical effects (like the wheelchair) are featured are very effective but they lose their impact a bit from over-use as it goes on. A solid ghost film with good actors who take the whole thing seriously.
@@chrisjackson5210 True He definitely acted much different than any of His other Acting Roles which is another reason why on 2022 December 13th Tuesday 8:23 PM The Changeling still holds up as A Fantastic Horror Movie