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The Others
Why this pick
A secluded country house, children sensing an unseen presence, and carefully layered clues make this a more somber but similarly elegant supernatural mystery.
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MOVIE1980 1h 24m USA
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Its haunted childhood atmosphere, isolated old home, and mystery tied to the past echo the unsettling family-centered investigation of The Watcher in the Woods.
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Why this pick
This blends a child’s-eye ghost story with a melancholic historical secret, using an imposing, secluded building and patient revelations rather than constant shocks.
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
Its grand old house, persistent paranormal clues, and tragic mystery make it an especially strong choice for the stately, slow-building haunted-house side of The Watcher in the Woods.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
When a family moves to a country home, the young girls experience strange happenings that have a link to an occult event years past.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Jan Curtis
Kyle Richards
Ellie Curtis
David McCallum
Paul Curtis
Frances Cuka
Mary Fleming
Richard Pasco
Tom Colley
Georgina Hale
Young Mrs. Aylwood
Carroll Baker
Helen Curtis
Bette Davis
Mrs. Aylwood