Atmospheric horror film about an inexperienced governess who comes to a large estate to take care of two children that share a dark secret. Supernatural ghost story uses sumptuous cinematography and eerie lighting for maximum effect. This is a classy production, something few h...( read more)
Clytie Jessop, Deborah Kerr, Eric Woodburn
A spinster governess must fight the spirits of her dead predecessor and lover for the souls of two orphan children.
DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
Stats: 386 reviews
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November 9, 2009
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August 24, 2009
Gothic ghost story with a twist. Filmed in glorious black & white, Jack Clayton's shadowy horror saga is ripe with those odd little subtleties that promote goosebumps and cold chills. Watch it with all the lights off.
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June 12, 2009
Perfectly stunning, a true horror film. The Innocents is a classic, but one that has hovered below the radar. The film is brilliant in the way it gradually tricks you into scaring yourself, rather than forcing the fear upon you. Things appear suddenly in shots, but are not accomp...( read more)
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January 31, 2009
From the amazing opening credits (the usual 20th Century fanfare is replaced by a child's lament and black screens) to the stunning end this is a classic in every sense. Much is owed to the razor sharp and often ambiguously unsettling dialogue written by Truman Capote, the stunni...( read more)
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October 19, 2008
The Innocents is a scary and atmospheric horror film. Perfect movie to watch around Halloween time! This is an excellent film. Beautiful cinematography, amazing strong performances, and a chilling story. Some creepy ass kids in this movie too. Watch this one alone at night, with ...( read more)
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November 23, 2009
great movie for an evening-night time viewing.. turn off the lights and crank up the volume!!
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April 15, 2009
It's a rather beautiful film visually, with wonderful period detail. The screenplay takes across everything important from The Turn of The Screw and adds its own elements which manages to keep it fresh. The acting annoys me though, especially at the begining as it seems overly ch...( read more)
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April 14, 2009
wow what a freaky movie 2 watch..i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that deborah kerr, martin stephens, michael redgrave play good parts throughout this mov...( read more)
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