Starring: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh, John Colicos Directed By: Peter Medak Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD ESRB Age Rating: Teen Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC Label: Hbo Home Video Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Region Code: 1 Release Date: September 12, 2000 Running Time: 107 minutes Theatrical Release Date: March 28, 1980
Description: George C. Scott becomes the unwilling instrument of a ghost's revenge in this supernatural thriller. ' 'A superior haunted house thriller.' ' (Variety)
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Amazon.com: When a recent widower (the wonderfully overemphatic George C. Scott ) moves into an antique Washington mansion, his realization that he may not be the only resident leads him toward a deadly secret that refuses to remain buried....The best haunted-house film since the legendary Haunting, this potent, classy combination of the mystery and horror genres eschews explicit gore and dumb shocks in exchange for a subtle creepiness that occasionally builds to a terrifying peak (watch out for that seance scene!). The result is a satisfyingly intelligent horror film with an intriguing dash of Watergate-era paranoia. Director Peter Medak went on to direct the considerably more gratuitous and somewhat less effective Romeo Is Bleeding and The Krays. --Andrew Wright
Awesome Classic This is just a classic ghost story. Timeless and still gives chills. Can compete with and even top most of the movies released these days. Proof that there is no need for all the blood and gore and special effects to get a good scare. My daughter who is the ultimate Saw fan actually liked this one. George C Scott is magnificent as usual. Highly recommended.
Why is this rated R? This movie has a lot going for it: great story, great lead actor, well-paced action, and a generally creepiness that you crave in a ghost story. I honestly believe, however, that this should be PG, not even PG-13. I didn't have any problem letting my older children watch this.
Spooky! George C. Scot is very good in this spooky ghost story. The antique wheel chair scared the heck out me the first time I saw the movie.
Finally! I had been searching for this movie for months and I found it here. It was a surprise for my boyfriend and he was very excited to finally own a copy of his favorite scary movie. Thank you.
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