THE VAULT

The Changeling (1980) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.2/100

Whatever you do… Don't go into the attic

The Premise

After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural, Psychological, The Changeling taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of composer, seattle, washington, medium continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.