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.
Acting
Bette Davis commits harder than this movie deserves.
Practical Effects
The mirror scene — practical effects that age like fine wine.
Direction
John Hough somehow balances Disney wholesomeness with genuine dread.
Director
John Hough
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)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Disney pulled the original theatrical ending after disastrous test screenings, shelving it for years before releasing a revised cut with new footage shot by a different director.
This film essentially invented the 'Disney Channel Original Movie horror aesthetic' two decades early — all moody woods, plucky teens, and family-friendly scares that accidentally become terrifying.
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One of the two infamous Disney horrors of the 80s. Love them both.
@deadmanprime4793 27
This was shown in the UK in the mid 80's in an afternoon timeslot on TV. I was very young and made the mistake of watching this movie. It scared the heck out of me!
@housinauthority5258 12
One of the best Disney movies
@肺炎武汉-p3v 5
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