The Changeling

Trivia: George C. Scott actually learned how to play several classical piano pieces for his role in the film.

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Trivia: Co-writer Russell Hunter has alleged that the film was loosely inspired by actual supernatural events he experienced while living in the Henry Treat Rogers Mansion in the 1960's.

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Trivia: Director Peter Medak stated that part of the reason he took the job directing the film was because the screenplay terrified him.

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Mistakes

Visible crew/equipment: When Claire is showing John the house for the first time you can see the shadow of the camera on the tablecloth on top of the piano when John approaches it. (00:09:57)

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Quotes

Minnie Huxley: That house is not fit to live in. No one's been able to live in it. It doesn't want people.

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Questions

Question: Carmichael died at his home. Was it his ghost or something else that John saw in the house as it was burning?

Answer: It was implied to be his "spirit" or "soul" that John saw.

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