The Changeling
Esteemed composer John Russell retreats to an isolated Seattle mansion hoping its solitude will heal his trauma, only to confront a malevolent presence that forces him to battle the house’s dark history and his own haunted memories.
“Whatever you do… Don't go into the attic”
Synopsis
Following a tragic event, composer John Russell relocates to Seattle in an attempt to rebuild his life and find peace. He takes up residence in a large, long-abandoned house, hoping its seclusion will aid his recovery. However, not long after moving in, the mysterious history of the old mansion, along with his own past, begins to trouble him.
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A crew of 50+ credited
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Edited by Lilla PedersenShot by John CoquillonScored by Rick WilkinsDesigned by Trevor Williams
Box Office
1980 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$12.0M
US & Canada: $147 — 0% of worldwide · International: $12.0M (100%)
Also known as
- Das Grauende
- Al final de la escaleraes
- El intermediario del diabloes
- L'Enfant du diablefr
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Cast & Crew
50 unique people credited
Top billed cast
George C Scott
as John Russell
Trish Van Devere
as Claire Norman
Melvyn Douglas
as Senator Carmichael
Jean Marsh
as Joanna Russell
John Colicos
as Captain DeWitt
Barry Morse
as Parapsychologist
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Norman
Helen Burns
as Leah Harmon
Eric Christmas
as Albert Harmon
Frances Hyland
as Mrs. Grey
Ruth Springford
as Minnie Huxley
James B Douglas
as Eugene Carmichael
Supporting cast
26J Kenneth Campbell
as Security Guard
Roberta Maxwell
as Eva Lingstrom
Bernard Behrens
as Robert Lingstrom
Chris Gampel
as Mr. Tuttle
Voldi Way
as Joseph Carmichael
Michelle Martin
as Kathy Russell
Janne Mortil
as Linda Grey
Terence Kelly
as Sergeant Durban
Robert Monroe
as Archives Clerk
Hagan Beggs
as Coroner
Anna Hagan
as Secretary
Antonia Rey
as Estancia
Sammy Smith
as Doorman
Paul Rothery
as Tony Grey
Bruce Macleod
as Security Guard
Fred Latremouille
as Airport Guard
David Peevers
as Microfilm Clerk
Sera Johnstone
as Sara Lingstrom
Adam Earle
as Adam Lingstrom
Carl Boychuk
as Music Student #1
Bryan King
as Music Student #2
Susan Round
as Music Student #3
Nicki Steida
as Music Student #4
Randolph Blankinship
as Pilot #1
Travis Major
as Pilot #2
Kyle Maclachlan
as Uncredited
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