I love this movie. its so effecting. It Stays creepy. it made made me jump like 3 times. I love it
Bette Davis, Carroll Baker, David McCallum
When an American family moves into a beautiful old English house in a wooded area, strange, paranormal things happen. One daughter sees, and the other daughter hears, the voice of a teenage girl who m...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 2, 2002
Stats: 301 reviews
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July 15, 2009
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April 13, 2008
It's hard to fathom what Disney were trying to do with this messy horror picture; "The Watcher in the Woods" is more likely to upset rather than enchant young children, and older, more discerning viewers will probably find it as toothless as it is incoherent. It was infamously ch...( read more)
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April 5, 2008
Two young sisters move to a house in woods. Soon there are mysterious sightings of a girl who went missing decades ago.
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June 28, 2007
It's a Disney horror movie! I really like this movie w/ its creepy atmosphere. The acting's a little hokey in places, but overall it's a good movie.
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June 7, 2007
Disney was brave to make this horror film for youth. Overall, it's got a great story, and a bunch of creepy and frightening scenes. Bette Davis delivers an astounding performance. Lynn Holly-Johnson and Kyle Richards are funny to watch. It's a great ride overall. Check out the al...( read more)
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November 22, 2009
The last time I saw this movie, I was around seven or so, so it has been a while. Anyways, the movie wasn't nearly as dark as I remember it being, but was still enjoyable. The DVD offered a couple of alternate endings, which made me laugh as there is this creature that looked rid...( read more)
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July 16, 2009
A perfect example of a film that doesnt hold up through the ages. It just feels dated and dare I say a little pethetic. The storyline is okay and a little bit dark for disney, the acting is typical children 80's style. Its the type of film youll watch on early morning TV.
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June 4, 2009
I haven't seen this movie since i was in middle school...but i loved it then. I've been looking for it and no one seems to know what it is. For those of you haven't seen it, you should. I can't wait to see it agian to see if i like it as well as i did 15 years ago.
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