The Haunting of Barney Palmer
1987, English. Directed by Yvonne Mackay.
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is a fantasy film for children about a young boy who is haunted by his great uncle. Young Barney fears that he has inherited the Scholar family curse; a suite of 80s-era effects ramp up the supernatural suspense. The film was a co-production between PBS (United States) and Wellington's Gibson Group, which resulted in Ned Beatty (Deliverance, Network) being cast. It was written by Margaret Mahy, based on her Carnegie Award-winning novel The Haunting, and an early fruitful collaboration between her and director Yvonne Mackay.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Yvonne MackayDirector
- Ned BeattyCole Scholar
- Alexis BanasBarney Palmer
- Eleanor GibsonTabitha Palmer
- Meredith BraunTroy Palmer
- Michelle LeuthartClaire Palmer
- Andy AndersonJohn Palmer
- Bernard KearnsBen Scholar
- Yvonne LawleyGreat Grandmother Scholar
- Patrick SmythAlberic Scholar
- Leon BanasYoung Cole
- Stephen JuddYoung Barnaby
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1987
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Margaret Mahy
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What The Haunting of Barney Palmer is based on
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is adapted from a children's book.
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Haunting of Barney Palmer?
If you liked The Haunting of Barney Palmer, try The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House, The Witches.
Who directed The Haunting of Barney Palmer?
The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) was directed by Yvonne Mackay and stars Ned Beatty, Alexis Banas, Eleanor Gibson.
What is The Haunting of Barney Palmer based on?
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is adapted from a children's book.