The Watcher in the Woods
“It was just an innocent game until a young girl vanished...for thirty years.”
Synopsis
After an American family moves to an old country manor in rural England, one of the daughters is tormented by the spirit of the owner's long lost daughter, who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago during a solar eclipse.
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The Watcher in the Woods (1980) - Trailer
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Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Mrs. Aylwood
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Jan Curtis
Kyle Richards
Ellie Curtis
Carroll Baker
Helen Curtis
David McCallum
Paul Curtis
Benedict Taylor
Mike Fleming
Frances Cuka
Mary Fleming
Richard Pasco
Tom Colley
Ian Bannen
John Keller
Katharine Levy
Karen Aylwood
Eleanor Summerfield
Mrs. Thayer
Georgina Hale
Young Mrs. Aylwood
Dominic Guard
Young John Keller (uncredited)
Derek Lyons
Motorbike Race Spectator (uncredited)
Ina Clare
Motorbike Race Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough, Vincent McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Harry Spalding
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Watcher in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough, Vincent McEveety
Brian Clemens, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Harry Spalding, Florence Engel Randall, Gerry Day
Stanley Myers
Geoffrey Foot
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
John Hough
Director
Brian Clemens
Screenplay
Rosemary Anne Sisson
Screenplay
Harry Spalding
Screenplay
Gerry Day
Writer
Ron Miller
Producer
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Elliot Scott
Production Design
Vincent McEveety
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watcher in the Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Watcher in the Woods about?
After an American family moves to an old country manor in rural England, one of the daughters is tormented by the spirit of the owner's long lost daughter, who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago during a solar eclipse.
Who directed The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods was directed by John Hough, Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in The Watcher in the Woods?
The principal cast of The Watcher in the Woods includes Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker, David McCallum.
When was The Watcher in the Woods released and how long is it?
The Watcher in the Woods was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Watcher in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watcher in the Woods was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Watcher in the Woods based on a book or true story?
The Watcher in the Woods is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Florence Engel Randall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).