"One of the very few films that truly, terribly horrifies. A classic." - Widgett Walls, needcoffee.com
While I was watching The Changeling this afternoon, all I could think about was the saying, "they sure don't make movies like they used to."
The film opens up with a shocking, traumatic event for the protagonist, New Yorker John Russell (George C. Scott). Heavily affected by the tragedy, he decides to move away from the Big Apple and into a Victorian mansion in the suburbs of Seattle. While John attempts to get his life back together, he begins to notice that he isn't alone in his new rental. Windows are shattering, doors are opening and slamming by themselves. Some thing has made it perfectly clear that Russell's presence is not welcome.
As the story continues, John discovers more information on his unwelcome housemate, and a dark and twisted history of the former resident is revealed. While dealing with his own trauma, John is open to communicating with the ghost, in hopes of taking care of its unfinished business. Easier said than done.
-CS
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