The Watcher in the Woods
1980, English. Directed by John Hough & Vincent McEveety.
It was just an innocent game until a young girl vanished...for thirty years.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- John HoughDirector
- Vincent McEveetyDirector
- Bette DavisMrs. Aylwood
- Lynn-Holly JohnsonJan Curtis
- Kyle RichardsEllie Curtis
- Carroll BakerHelen Curtis
- David McCallumPaul Curtis
- Benedict TaylorMike Fleming
- Frances CukaMary Fleming
- Richard PascoTom Colley
- Ian BannenJohn Keller
- Katharine LevyKaren Aylwood
- Eleanor SummerfieldMrs. Thayer
- Georgina HaleYoung Mrs. Aylwood
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Clemens, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Harry Spalding
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $5M
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What The Watcher in the Woods is based on
The Watcher in the Woods is based on A Watcher in the Woods, a 1976 young adult novel, published by Atheneum Books.
Young adult novel · 1976
A Watcher in the Woods
Published by Atheneum Books
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The Watcher in the Woods: quick answers
Is The Watcher in the Woods worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 158 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Watcher in the Woods have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Watcher in the Woods. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Watcher in the Woods parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Watcher in the Woods is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Watcher in the Woods on?
The Watcher in the Woods isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 April 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watcher in the Woods?
If you liked The Watcher in the Woods, try The Car, Red Riding Hood, Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House.
Who directed The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods (1980) was directed by John Hough and Vincent McEveety and stars Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards.
What is The Watcher in the Woods based on?
The Watcher in the Woods is based on A Watcher in the Woods, a 1976 young adult novel, published by Atheneum Books.