Innocents, The (1961)

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Brilliant adaptation of The Turn of the Screw, Henry James' novella about a governess (Deborah Kerr), newly arrived on a country estate, who becomes convinced that the house is haunted and the children under her care possessed. I didn't enjoy the book but this is a brilliant film, highlighting the ambiguity and potentially unreliable narration (is she actually just mentally ill?). Performances are great and Freddie Francis' black and white cinematography is beautiful. Surprised to like this as much as I did.

- Sam - 2021-02-26 23:04:47