Great review! The Changeling is one of all time favourite horror/haunted house films but the scene were you talk about a 2nd body being removed from the burning house is a scene I've never seen or am aware of on any of my VHS/DVD or bluray versions??
Sorry, to be clear: not a second body pulled from the house. Rather, we see the Senator die on the floor of his office. Later a body is also pulled from the wreckage of the house. Whose body is that and how?
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse I don;t recall a 2nd body pulled from the wreckage at all tbh - the only thing seen at the end (in the wreckage) is the burnt wheelchair & music box. The 'only' body seen is the Senator taken from his own office/house in an ambulance. What version of this film do you own btw? :)
Oh, now you've got me thinking - all that cutting back and forth between the ghost house and the senator's house, with our two protagonists being outside both - I think I may have got turned around completely and conflated the two setting in the during moments of the movie. There is no mystery, except how come I'm such an idiot! Thanks for setting me straight :)
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse Lol, You had me freaking out with that ending because I'd seen the movie 3 times and have no memory of that and thought maybe I was slipping bad,, lol....
A fine review of one of the most underrated horror films of all time. Thank-you. I've loved it ever since I first saw it way back in the eighties. I watched a programme recently in which a group of eminent film critics discussed Scott's film career, yet they didn't even mention The Changeling. Extraordinary! It's one of his best performances, in my opinion, and certainly my favourite.
I must admit I was a bit disappointed to find out that the Chessman house was a prop. I had so hoped to go and see it someday. 😞 To answer your question: The Senator is physically in his office at his own house. Joseph reaches out to him through the medal hanging on the father's picture. John sees the Senator's spirit ascending the stairs into the attic room. In the attic room, the Senator sees Joseph's murder, then dies in his office at his house. John and Claire drive to the Senator's house just in time to see his body being wheeled out on a stretcher. The ambulance leaves the Senator's house and drives by the Chessman house, which is now ablaze. Hope this helps.
Such a classic! George C. Scott has such gravitas in the role. Good observation about the music. I wondered about the ending myself. I think the senator has to return as the changeling in order for the cycle to be complete.
I LOVE The Changeling!!!! One of my fave movies ever!!! You nailed EXACTLY why this movie is so great. So much better than the rubbish we get now!!! Spot on review my friend. Keep it up!!
I remember renting that movie on VHS in the late eighties - early nineties because there was nothing else that looked interesting and just being blown away by it ,,, and when that voice comes over the reel to reel playback I can still feel the hairs on the back of my neck coming up all these years later just thinking about it..... :)
Thank you for reviewing this movie. This is one of, if not, my favorite horror movie. The acting is brilliant, the atmosphere is so tense, and the music was outstanding. You hits everything I loved into words, better than I ever could
Another terrific review!!! I love The Changling!! i just heard about it by listening to a podcast about another movie, and they mentioned The Changling and it sounded so good, i had to check it out.
It's been a looonnnng time since I've seen this film. I think it's time for a re-viewing - maybe afterwards I'll have some input for your query. Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, my very bestest friend and I went to see this movie at the cinema while we were but high school kids. 'The Changeling' scared the living crap out of us! This movie became lore for us - certain scenes could be alluded to and we'd both grimace in our continued terror. Great movie! Very nice review!!
Great review of a fantastic film. My introduction to this film was also late night television and it really gave me the chills. I must dig this film out soon as it's been quite a few years since I've seen it. 👍😎
Claire and John drive back to the Senator's house and see the Senator's body being taken from HIS house. It's a quick cut from John and Claire escaping the burning house, to them arriving in front of the Senator's house. The body is not taken from the burning house.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse This Movie is absolutely Terrifying and even though He is A Fictional Character You really feel bad for Joseph Carmichael You really feel like jumping into The Movie and beating up His Father Richard Carmichael from drowing His Son Joseph Carmichael
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse Supposedly Russel Hunter One of The Writers for The Changeling claims that this Movie is based on A True Haunting that happened to Him unfortunately Russel Hunter passed away on February 26th 1996 so We can't ask Him how much was real and how much He made up
You are on a hot streak! While with most classics, like the Haunting, the experience can be dampered over time and with multiple viewings, but this is a masterpiece! The ball, the closet deconstruction. The reversed necklace scene.all wrapped in a non-gommicky chocolate.
Without a doubt this is one of the best supernatural thrillers ever made. It doesn't need any cheap jolts or gallons of blood to be successful; it relies on a good story and stellar acting with a sensational setting and a genuinely spooky vibe throughout. It's simply a wonderful, old fashioned ghost tale that gives its audience chills. Honestly I would place "The Changeling" along side the likes of Robert Wise's "The Haunting" from 1963 ... it's that good. I really enjoyed your take on it, and also your discussion of how it has influenced other horror movies over the years. Edit: Forgot to say -- this film deserves to be watched just one way: on a big TV, in complete darkness, at night. A phone or tablet viewing is just unfair; we deserve better sometimes, don't we. And here it is on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/gQIzP5f1IpA/видео.html
I see parallels between this movie and the early ghost story “The Uninvited”with Ray Milland,in the sense that both involve a ghost that has ties to a past crime.Sorry,but I can’t comment on the ending because it’s been so long since I’ve seen this movie that I can’t recall the ending.You’ve made me want to see it again,though,so I’m going to see if I can find it on Tubi or something.
To be fair someone else correctly pointed out that I wasn't paying proper attention during the ending. It chops between the two locations so rapidly I got confused.
Classy review of a classy film. Wish I'd seen it in my teens or earlier, when a movie's impact can really stick with you forever. Had never heard of The Changeling until my twenties.
Enjoyed your review of my all time favorite horror movie. But you need to watch the last 15 minutes again because there's no burnt body at the chessman park house. You've misunderstood something. John and Claire drive from the burning house to the senator's home and see his body being wheeled into the ambulance. The ambulance, ironically, drives past the burning home of the real Joseph.
I assumed the Senator's body was being carried from his house, only because it seemed logical, but I can see how confusion can arise. I can recommend Scott's performance in 'They Might Be Giants' (1971) - he also plays a widower drenched in grief, who genuinely believes he is Sherlock Holmes. The bizarre ending to *that* film is spectacularly open to interpretation.
I really enjoy this movie. The acting, atmosphere, sound make for a sad & creepy story. Even though I know what it is, I still get a bit creeped out by some of the scenes. Haven't watched it in awhile, I'm going to have to make it a point to re-watch. Thanks for a great review of a great movie. Hope you & yours are safe & well.
Fantastic review Andrew, loved this film since I was a child when it was screened on tv, until your review I didn't realise myself regarding the body in two places, the film does not rely on jump scares like they do now, just good old fashioned story telling and its a shame most movies today don't put story first.
@@Phill_F_80 I think its on the Second sight release, not sure if its two bodies but when the Senator starts to have his heart attack, he is in his office but at the same time you then see him in the house, at the end you see them removing a body at the house but according to the movie, he died in his office hence how can he die in two places, hope that makes sense and I haven't messed it up lol.
@@bushmanblu426 I get where you are coming from but one only ever sees the Senators body be removed from his own house/office - I don't understand where the idea of a 2nd body being removed from the burning/Changeling house came from as I've watched the vhs, dvd & blu-ray versions & never seen that 'scene'? Sorry to be picky btw... :)
@@bushmanblu426 Apparently The Old Joseph Carmichael had An out of Body experience that was His Ghost going to The Mansion too see His False Father Richard Carmichael drown His Real Son Joseph Carmichael in The Bathtub
Love this movie. Those two starred together several times, including the good-but-said "Day of the Dolphin." I'd have to agree with Regina that it must be the senator's body (in a Shining-like 'how could that happen?" ending), but it's been a while. Might have to pull my copy soon.
Hey brother great review.... I love how you intertwine clips in it... I kinda do the same thing on my channel but def not as cool as yours... keep up the great work brother
Would be great if you could do a review of Burnt Offerings (1976). It was the movie that more than inspired Stephen King to write The Shining and there are many similarities between the two. A very underrated haunted house movie.
Wonderful review of a very effective film! I saw this in the theaters when it was first released and it scared the Bejeesus out of me. I really need to watch it again - your review reminds me of how scary and effective I found it. As far as the extra body, I got nothin'. It's been too long. I wanted to see this film particularly because Jean Marsh (no relation) was in it - unfortunately her role was all too brief.
Thanks Charles. Others in the comments have kindly pointed out my error in thinking there is a second body. There is a quick change of location that I either wasn't paying full attention to or is not made quite clear by some choppy editing.
I think you're confusing two separate locations at the end of the movie. The house where the body of senator Carmichael is being removed is the same house where John had earlier confronted the senator. John and Claire went there after fleeing the burning mansion, probably because John suspected that Carmichael was now dead. Also, don't forget that we see the ambulance pull away and, on it's way to wherever they were taking the body, they drive right past the now burning original home of the Carmichael family.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse I wonder if The burnt Body is Mr. Tuttle but that is just A guess if not then I have absolutely No Idea Who that Body belongs to
Hi Interstat, thanks for the question :) I did a video about The Sentinel. I saw Ghost Story many, many years ago and am quite keen to revisit it. I've seen Haunted also, and think that maybe a James Herbert films (very) short series of videos might be called for some time in the future.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse The Exorcist III is also A Fantastic Horror Movie but I think that this Movie is so much better but I agree with Everyone Who says screw Exorcist II The Heretic
I can only think that nostalgia is clouding some of the reviews like this one. I watched it for the first time last night, and it really doesn’t hold up well in comparison to other films of this era. George C Scott is a horrible choice for a grieving composer. And the fact he’s meant to have a young daughter at the start of the film? Honestly it should have been his granddaughter. The psychic lady scene I honestly was laughing at, so I really have to disagree with your review there. It’s strength is that it reminds me of Japanese horror of the early 2000’s which shows in many ways it’s a clever film ahead of its time. That being said, it’s cleverness covered in turd. Honestly the reveal halfway through? I thought “who cares” about a character who up until that point essentially was irrelevant and so what? I’m now supposed to care? The film falls apart completely in the second half. I can see why people want to like this, but honestly it’s not without some merit, but it’s pretty awful and it was a relief when it ended. Oh and that scooby doo character (that receptionist lady in glasses) yeah, slightly cartoonish. All was missing was some “DUN DUN DUUUN” music whenever she came on screen. Hilarious. Edit: one more thing. This guy ending up in this mansion, and how they got him there was so conflated and stupid. It’s as if they couldn’t be bothered to actually think of a reason for this guy to be in this creepy mansion so just went with what we got. Lol
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We can't all agreed and that's cool. I'm really interested to know what some of your favourite horror movies are though.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse absolutely. And it’s fine to agree to disagree. And I certainly think that nostalgia and sentimentality plays a big part in everyone’s thoughts. Wow, that’s a tough question to put me on the spot. I mean there are the classics Alien, Evil Dead, An American Werewolf in London, The Shining…. Silence of the Lambs. I probably prefer the older films to be honest. I guess modern films maybe Hereditary, Blackcoats Daughter. I also would also say it’s fine sometimes to like film which are objectively bad like The Changeling. There are films I enjoy which I know are objectively bad films like Sleepaway Camp, The Burning…. Basketcase.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse sorry just a quick afterthought. For many years The Omen had always been a film that I would have considered a classic horror film and a good film. I always remember as a kid watching the scene of him screaming not wanting to go into church as terrifying and that really stuck with me. I rewatched it a year or so ago, and I was struck by how that film hasn’t held up. It’s dated terribly and was nowhere near as good a film as I had considered and remember. It happens sometimes, and when you compare The Omen or The Changeling to other films around that time like The Shining or The Exorcist they don’t hold up anything like as well. With the latter two films other than the fashion etc everything still holds up today. The fact they are older films doesn’t bother me in anyway. Had I watched The Changeling years ago my opinion may have been different. But watching it now…… there’s a couple of good ideas in it, but everything else is pretty bad. Sorry 😢
Great review!
The Changeling is one of all time favourite horror/haunted house films but the scene were you talk about a 2nd body being removed from the burning house is a scene I've never seen or am aware of on any of my VHS/DVD or bluray versions??
Sorry, to be clear: not a second body pulled from the house. Rather, we see the Senator die on the floor of his office. Later a body is also pulled from the wreckage of the house. Whose body is that and how?
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse I don;t recall a 2nd body pulled from the wreckage at all tbh - the only thing seen at the end (in the wreckage) is the burnt wheelchair & music box.
The 'only' body seen is the Senator taken from his own office/house in an ambulance.
What version of this film do you own btw?
:)
Oh, now you've got me thinking - all that cutting back and forth between the ghost house and the senator's house, with our two protagonists being outside both - I think I may have got turned around completely and conflated the two setting in the during moments of the movie. There is no mystery, except how come I'm such an idiot! Thanks for setting me straight :)
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse Lol, You had me freaking out with that ending because I'd seen the movie 3 times and have no memory of that and thought maybe I was slipping bad,, lol....
@@2packs4sure Nah, you're good, it was me who was slipping!
A fine review of one of the most underrated horror films of all time. Thank-you. I've loved it ever since I first saw it way back in the eighties. I watched a programme recently in which a group of eminent film critics discussed Scott's film career, yet they didn't even mention The Changeling. Extraordinary! It's one of his best performances, in my opinion, and certainly my favourite.
I saw this in 1980 when I was 10. It has remained my absolute favorite horror film. I've introduced it to as many people as I could!
I must admit I was a bit disappointed to find out that the Chessman house was a prop. I had so hoped to go and see it someday. 😞
To answer your question: The Senator is physically in his office at his own house. Joseph reaches out to him through the medal hanging on the father's picture. John sees the Senator's spirit ascending the stairs into the attic room. In the attic room, the Senator sees Joseph's murder, then dies in his office at his house. John and Claire drive to the Senator's house just in time to see his body being wheeled out on a stretcher. The ambulance leaves the Senator's house and drives by the Chessman house, which is now ablaze.
Hope this helps.
Such a classic! George C. Scott has such gravitas in the role. Good observation about the music. I wondered about the ending myself. I think the senator has to return as the changeling in order for the cycle to be complete.
yes yes yes! One of our favorite ghost story movies! This movie is a classy masterpiece! So glad to hear your thoughts on this!
I LOVE The Changeling!!!! One of my fave movies ever!!! You nailed EXACTLY why this movie is so great. So much better than the rubbish we get now!!! Spot on review my friend. Keep it up!!
Thank you very much!
I remember renting that movie on VHS in the late eighties - early nineties because there was nothing else that looked interesting and just being blown away by it ,,, and when that voice comes over the reel to reel playback I can still feel the hairs on the back of my neck coming up all these years later just thinking about it..... :)
Wobbly voices on reel to reel tape always freaks me out (see also: Session 9).
Thank you for reviewing this movie. This is one of, if not, my favorite horror movie. The acting is brilliant, the atmosphere is so tense, and the music was outstanding. You hits everything I loved into words, better than I ever could
Thank you so much for watching.
Another terrific review!!! I love The Changling!! i just heard about it by listening to a podcast about another movie, and they mentioned The Changling and it sounded so good, i had to check it out.
It's been a looonnnng time since I've seen this film. I think it's time for a re-viewing - maybe afterwards I'll have some input for your query.
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, my very bestest friend and I went to see this movie at the cinema while we were but high school kids. 'The Changeling' scared the living crap out of us!
This movie became lore for us - certain scenes could be alluded to and we'd both grimace in our continued terror.
Great movie! Very nice review!!
The ball down the stairs had no musical accompaniment to it. That's what made the scene so damned frightening.
Great review of a fantastic film. My introduction to this film was also late night television and it really gave me the chills. I must dig this film out soon as it's been quite a few years since I've seen it. 👍😎
My most favourite film of all time. George C Scott is superb. I watch this film at leat once a month.
Claire and John drive back to the Senator's house and see the Senator's body being taken from HIS house. It's a quick cut from John and Claire escaping the burning house, to them arriving in front of the Senator's house. The body is not taken from the burning house.
Thank you.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse This Movie is absolutely Terrifying and even though He is A Fictional Character You really feel bad for Joseph Carmichael You really feel like jumping into The Movie and beating up His Father Richard Carmichael from drowing His Son Joseph Carmichael
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse Supposedly Russel Hunter One of The Writers for The Changeling claims that this Movie is based on A True Haunting that happened to Him unfortunately Russel Hunter passed away on February 26th 1996 so We can't ask Him how much was real and how much He made up
You are on a hot streak! While with most classics, like the Haunting, the experience can be dampered over time and with multiple viewings, but this is a masterpiece! The ball, the closet deconstruction. The reversed necklace scene.all wrapped in a non-gommicky chocolate.
Without a doubt this is one of the best supernatural thrillers ever made. It doesn't need any cheap jolts or gallons of blood to be successful; it relies on a good story and stellar acting with a sensational setting and a genuinely spooky vibe throughout. It's simply a wonderful, old fashioned ghost tale that gives its audience chills.
Honestly I would place "The Changeling" along side the likes of Robert Wise's "The Haunting" from 1963 ... it's that good. I really enjoyed your take on it, and also your discussion of how it has influenced other horror movies over the years.
Edit: Forgot to say -- this film deserves to be watched just one way: on a big TV, in complete darkness, at night. A phone or tablet viewing is just unfair; we deserve better sometimes, don't we. And here it is on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/gQIzP5f1IpA/видео.html
I see parallels between this movie and the early ghost story “The Uninvited”with Ray Milland,in the sense that both involve a ghost that has ties to a past crime.Sorry,but I can’t comment on the ending because it’s been so long since I’ve seen this movie that I can’t recall the ending.You’ve made me want to see it again,though,so I’m going to see if I can find it on Tubi or something.
To be fair someone else correctly pointed out that I wasn't paying proper attention during the ending. It chops between the two locations so rapidly I got confused.
Classy review of a classy film. Wish I'd seen it in my teens or earlier, when a movie's impact can really stick with you forever. Had never heard of The Changeling until my twenties.
A tragedy more people don't appreciate or have even seen this amazing film. Great review!!
They’re remaking it. I bet it becomes a jumpscare Wan-style movie.
@@interstat2222 That will suck can't They just stick to Practical effects?
Oh so glad you finally got to this movie, soooo undervalued. That ball creeps me out every time i watch it.
Massively underrated film. Loved your review!
Thank you very much :)
Finding your channel was the best thing to happen to me today and it isn’t even noon yet. I think we share similar tastes in horror!
Hey, thanks Kitty! I get to say officially: welcome to my Horror House.
Enjoyed your review of my all time favorite horror movie. But you need to watch the last 15 minutes again because there's no burnt body at the chessman park house. You've misunderstood something. John and Claire drive from the burning house to the senator's home and see his body being wheeled into the ambulance. The ambulance, ironically, drives past the burning home of the real Joseph.
Thank you and yes, others have pointed out my mistake. I'm grateful.
I assumed the Senator's body was being carried from his house, only because it seemed logical, but I can see how confusion can arise.
I can recommend Scott's performance in 'They Might Be Giants' (1971) - he also plays a widower drenched in grief, who genuinely believes he is Sherlock Holmes. The bizarre ending to *that* film is spectacularly open to interpretation.
I really enjoy this movie. The acting, atmosphere, sound make for a sad & creepy story. Even though I know what it is, I still get a bit creeped out by some of the scenes. Haven't watched it in awhile, I'm going to have to make it a point to re-watch. Thanks for a great review of a great movie. Hope you & yours are safe & well.
Fantastic review Andrew, loved this film since I was a child when it was screened on tv, until your review I didn't realise myself regarding the body in two places, the film does not rely on jump scares like they do now, just good old fashioned story telling and its a shame most movies today don't put story first.
I've been trying to find the two bodies scene but having no luck - what version is this scene on??
@@Phill_F_80 I think its on the Second sight release, not sure if its two bodies but when the Senator starts to have his heart attack, he is in his office but at the same time you then see him in the house, at the end you see them removing a body at the house but according to the movie, he died in his office hence how can he die in two places, hope that makes sense and I haven't messed it up lol.
@@bushmanblu426 I get where you are coming from but one only ever sees the Senators body be removed from his own house/office - I don't understand where the idea of a 2nd body being removed from the burning/Changeling house came from as I've watched the vhs, dvd & blu-ray versions & never seen that 'scene'?
Sorry to be picky btw... :)
@@bushmanblu426 Apparently The Old Joseph Carmichael had An out of Body experience that was His Ghost going to The Mansion too see His False Father Richard Carmichael drown His Real Son Joseph Carmichael in The Bathtub
@@jackgarrison8497 i need to rewatch this one now.
Love this movie. Those two starred together several times, including the good-but-said "Day of the Dolphin." I'd have to agree with Regina that it must be the senator's body (in a Shining-like 'how could that happen?" ending), but it's been a while. Might have to pull my copy soon.
Great review, great film. It's the senator's body, IMO. He had to face his crime and pay for it.
Hey brother great review.... I love how you intertwine clips in it... I kinda do the same thing on my channel but def not as cool as yours... keep up the great work brother
The ball rolling down the stairs the first time and when wet still gives me chills to this day and I’m 47! 😁
been a bloody long time for me will have to see it again and i was the same late night tv as well and also alone ha
One of the best ghost films ever made
Would be great if you could do a review of Burnt Offerings (1976). It was the movie that more than inspired Stephen King to write The Shining and there are many similarities between the two. A very underrated haunted house movie.
Never seen this 1 but going to deffo.Great vid mate keep it up.👍
Wonderful review of a very effective film! I saw this in the theaters when it was first released and it scared the Bejeesus out of me. I really need to watch it again - your review reminds me of how scary and effective I found it. As far as the extra body, I got nothin'. It's been too long. I wanted to see this film particularly because Jean Marsh (no relation) was in it - unfortunately her role was all too brief.
Thanks Charles. Others in the comments have kindly pointed out my error in thinking there is a second body. There is a quick change of location that I either wasn't paying full attention to or is not made quite clear by some choppy editing.
I think you're confusing two separate locations at the end of the movie. The house where the body of senator Carmichael is being removed is the same house where John had earlier confronted the senator. John and Claire went there after fleeing the burning mansion, probably because John suspected that Carmichael was now dead. Also, don't forget that we see the ambulance pull away and, on it's way to wherever they were taking the body, they drive right past the now burning original home of the Carmichael family.
I was indeed getting confused. Thanks.
The ball did it for me too
I always enjoyed this film👍👊
My favourite ghost film x
Good taste :)
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse This Movie still scares Me and probably always will
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse I wonder if The burnt Body is Mr. Tuttle but that is just A guess if not then I have absolutely No Idea Who that Body belongs to
Andrew, have you seen The Sentinel (77), Ghost Story (81) and Haunted (95)?
Enjoy hearing your thoughts even when I know the movie well.
Hi Interstat, thanks for the question :) I did a video about The Sentinel. I saw Ghost Story many, many years ago and am quite keen to revisit it. I've seen Haunted also, and think that maybe a James Herbert films (very) short series of videos might be called for some time in the future.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse I didn't like Ghost Story it's way too Cheesy and it's Melvin Douglas's last Movie before He sadly Died
George C Scott has made two of the greatest genre films ever when you take Exorcist III into account.
I agree strongly.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse The Exorcist III is also A Fantastic Horror Movie but I think that this Movie is so much better but I agree with Everyone Who says screw Exorcist II The Heretic
classic
I can only think that nostalgia is clouding some of the reviews like this one. I watched it for the first time last night, and it really doesn’t hold up well in comparison to other films of this era. George C Scott is a horrible choice for a grieving composer. And the fact he’s meant to have a young daughter at the start of the film? Honestly it should have been his granddaughter. The psychic lady scene I honestly was laughing at, so I really have to disagree with your review there. It’s strength is that it reminds me of Japanese horror of the early 2000’s which shows in many ways it’s a clever film ahead of its time. That being said, it’s cleverness covered in turd. Honestly the reveal halfway through? I thought “who cares” about a character who up until that point essentially was irrelevant and so what? I’m now supposed to care? The film falls apart completely in the second half. I can see why people want to like this, but honestly it’s not without some merit, but it’s pretty awful and it was a relief when it ended.
Oh and that scooby doo character (that receptionist lady in glasses) yeah, slightly cartoonish. All was missing was some “DUN DUN DUUUN” music whenever she came on screen. Hilarious.
Edit: one more thing. This guy ending up in this mansion, and how they got him there was so conflated and stupid. It’s as if they couldn’t be bothered to actually think of a reason for this guy to be in this creepy mansion so just went with what we got. Lol
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We can't all agreed and that's cool. I'm really interested to know what some of your favourite horror movies are though.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse absolutely. And it’s fine to agree to disagree. And I certainly think that nostalgia and sentimentality plays a big part in everyone’s thoughts. Wow, that’s a tough question to put me on the spot. I mean there are the classics Alien, Evil Dead, An American Werewolf in London, The Shining…. Silence of the Lambs. I probably prefer the older films to be honest. I guess modern films maybe Hereditary, Blackcoats Daughter. I also would also say it’s fine sometimes to like film which are objectively bad like The Changeling. There are films I enjoy which I know are objectively bad films like Sleepaway Camp, The Burning…. Basketcase.
@@GrumpyAndrewsHorrorHouse sorry just a quick afterthought. For many years The Omen had always been a film that I would have considered a classic horror film and a good film. I always remember as a kid watching the scene of him screaming not wanting to go into church as terrifying and that really stuck with me. I rewatched it a year or so ago, and I was struck by how that film hasn’t held up. It’s dated terribly and was nowhere near as good a film as I had considered and remember. It happens sometimes, and when you compare The Omen or The Changeling to other films around that time like The Shining or The Exorcist they don’t hold up anything like as well. With the latter two films other than the fashion etc everything still holds up today. The fact they are older films doesn’t bother me in anyway. Had I watched The Changeling years ago my opinion may have been different. But watching it now…… there’s a couple of good ideas in it, but everything else is pretty bad. Sorry 😢
Sorry, but watching The Changeling was like overdosing on Lunesta.