The Innocents (1961)
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| Director: | Jack Clayton |
| Actors: | Michael Redgrave, Deborah Kerr, Pamela Franklin, Clytie Jessop, Isla Cameron, Megs Jenkins, Peter Wyngarde, Martin Stephens |
Adapted from the Henry James novel 'Turn of the Screw'. Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr), a repressed spinster-governess, looks after two small children in a lonely mansion haunted by tragedy in this ground breaking horror classic.
Widely considered to be the finest ghost story ever filmed, The Innocents boasts a provocative script co-written by acclaimed novelist Truman Capote, and superb direction from award winning director Jack Clayton (The Great Gatsby).
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 95mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
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Member Reviews (9)
9 Member
Reviews
U.J.
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A truly scary movie without the blood and gore - sadly that's almost a lost art nowadays. In addition to this it's also one of the best adaptations of Henry James' classic 'The Turn of the Screw'. If you liked this you may also like Robert Wise's 1963 movie 'The Haunting' based on Shirley Jackson's 'The Haunting of Hill House'.
John F.
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My original review seems to have disappeared into the ether, even though my history shows a five star rating. A superb and atmospheric drama beautifully produced and performed.
Rhiannon S.
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Good interpretation of the book.
Annie W.
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If you like classic movies and don't mind watching them in B & W, you'll probably enjoy this. Olde fashioned acting, with not a bad little haunting going on for its day.
Alison T.
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Early thriller and ghost story, great cinematography.
Margaret F.
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For it's tiem a very good movie gave me chills
Nigel W.
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A supernatural thriller that relies more upon atmosphere rather than special effects. Superb performances by the two child leads who strike a nice balance between innocence and evil. Features some spine chilling scenes which are suggestive rather than graphic and, in many respects, all the better for it. Also in glorious black and white Cinemascope.
Peter H.
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Excellent ghost story that's literate and exciting. Adheres closely to Henry James' story. Deborah Kerr is fantastic as the governess conveying just the right amount of ambiguity that keeps you wondering throughout.
Susan M.
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