The Innocents
A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Released
- 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Details
Release year: 1961
Storyline
A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.
Top credits
Deborah Kerr ā Miss Giddens
Peter Wyngarde ā Peter Quint
Megs Jenkins ā Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgrave ā The Uncle
Awards
0 wins & 2 nominations
See all awards āDid you know
ā¢ To create such sharp visuals, director of photography Freddie Francis used lots of huge bright lamps. Deborah Kerr sometimes had to resort to wearing sunglasses between takes. He also had candles custom made with four or five wicks entwined to produce more light.
ā¢ Truman Capote took a break from writing "In Cold Blood" in order to rewrite the screenplay for this film.
ā¢ Deborah Kerr was said to have regarded this as her finest performance.
User reviews
A Classic Horror With Atmosphere
One Full Turn of the Screw
"What shall I say when his feet enter softly, leaving the marks of his grave on my floor?"
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
