The adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name, The Changeover isn't anything new narratively, but its cast and storyline entice you in

An evocative setting and a chewily fun performance from Timothy Spall as a mysterious and malevolent figure can't keep this New Zealand film from trafficking in tired tropes.

The greatest monsters are the ones grounded in reality. Long before his character reveals anything supernatural in his makeup, the mysterious antiques dealer played by Timothy Spall has given us a vibe. Pervert. The sort who lures children into cars and, in his care, shipping containers that he uses as his "shop." His character is…

Timothy Spall plays a warlock tormenting a teenager in Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie's YA adaptation 'The Changeover.'

A coming-of-age drama, a horror movie, and a "hero's journey" film, all rolled into one. 

Stirring New Zealand-set adaptation of YA fantasy "The Changeover" features veterans Melanie Lynskey and Timothy Spall.

If, in the end, the film’s narrative fails to cohere, the journey getting there is at least enjoyably swift-paced.

The Changeover: A teenage girl discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life

16-year-old Laura Chant is like a lot of teens. She feels different, like a freak. She feels like the world around her is going to hell. Her mother doesn't understand and lovingly yet misguidedly tells her she's overreacting. She craves...