What is The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Apr 17, 1980
- Genres
- Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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The Watcher in the Woods is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.
Should you watch it?
“A family’s new home hides a restless spirit from a vanished daughter.”
- Atmospheric 1980s horror setting
- Cast includes Bette Davis and other notable actors
- Intriguing premise of a missing daughter tied to a solar eclipse
- Mixed critical reception reflected in low rating
Watch it if you enjoy classic haunted‑house mysteries with a supernatural twist.
The film features supernatural horror themes and mild suspense, appropriate for teen and older viewers.
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When was "The Watcher in the Woods" released?
It was released in 1980.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Hough and Vincent McEveety.
Which notable actors appear in the movie?
The cast includes Bette Davis, Lynn‑Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker and David McCallum.
Where is the story set?
The story takes place in a rural English manor.
What is the central supernatural element?
The plot centers on the spirit of the manor’s long‑lost daughter who disappeared during a solar eclipse.
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