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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave, Martin Stephens (II)
Directed By: Jack Clayton
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543202950
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-09-06
Running Time: 100
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1961
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Deborah Kerr stars in this "horrifying Gothic ghost tale" (Newsweek) based on Henry James' "The Turn Of The Screw,' a powerful psychological drama about innocence possessed by evil. Shortly after coming to live with orphans Flora and Miles in their dark, eerie mansion, the new governess (Kerr) mistakes their strange behavior for preciousness. But she soon comes to believe that the charming, beautiful children are possessed by evil, malicious spirits - the souls of their previous governess and estate manager who are now dead. With its shocking conclusion and sinister cinematic effects. The Innocents "catches an eerie, spine-chilling mood right from the start" (Variety) that never lets up.
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Summary: Who's Zoomin' Who?
Comment: [This review is [part of my 31 days of Halloween series.]
There are certain aspects of this b&w puzzler that remind me of THE OTHERS with Nichole Kidman. The audience is presented a landscape with many undertones linking between the world of the living and the shadowland of those who have passed over. Deborah Kerr is outstanding as the repressed Victorian type governess. She is hired to take complete charge of 2 children who live in an appropriately gloomy mansion in the country. The man who hires her is the very reluctant guardian (Michael Redgrave)of the pair. He makes it quite clear that he is not interested in any further personal involvement. So, Kerr finds herself more or less stranded with the rather odd (and uncomfortably close) brother & sister. There is only a rather nice--and rather simple--housekeeper to provide any kind of adult companionship.
But are they really alone?
What unfolds is an extremely intelligent script & expert direction crafting a subtle yet gripping story of love, betrayal, psychic manipulation, death & suicide.
When this film was initially released in Great Britain it did so with an astonishing "X" rating. Apparently the movie earned this repressive tag all because of one scene where the boy displays seductive behavior to his confused governess--or is it really the boy, or a spirit acting through him? Anyway, the scene was considered so forbidden that the child actor was not allowed to see the entire script & was given very little in the way of motivation. Surprisingly the scene is very effective--and really isn't "naughty" at all.
This is a b&w classic--and the fact that it is black & white sets up the atmosphere of shadow & light, misty gardens & an all round gothic sensation.
Valerie Bertinellie produced & starred in a 1980's version that was extremely good on all points. Of course it was in color, but this version maintained the atmospheric "feel" of the story.
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Summary: Hauntingly great movie
Comment: This is an excellent film for those that enjoy a truly classic ghost story... You will not have to brace yourself for any gore. This is a visual as well as a psychological thriller. It is one of my favorites.
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Summary: CREEPY CLASSIC HOLDS UP WELL! 4 1/2 STARS!
Comment: There are few films that are this old that can actually deliver any chills anymore. 'The Innocents' is a solid chiller even if it's a tad too long. Creepy atmosphere, haunting visuals and an excellent cast make this a grade a chiller! I caught this on cable so i can not give a review for this DVD edition. The film is worth checking out for sure!
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Summary: A superior thriller
Comment: This is so far superior to the dozens of Hollywood horror films...instead of gallons of blood thrown at the screen, cheap thrills, gratuitous violence, we have a beautifully acted and directed psychological thriller.
The fear we experience is in the faces of the actors--especially the very fine Deborah Kerr, in the leaves of the trees, the rooms, in the wind, darkness/light.
Beautiful black and white photography.
Restraint, intelligence, taste...all qualities Hollywood throws by the wayside, which the British seem to have been able to conserve.
The only other film I can think of which matches it might be "The Other."
Unfortunately, NO extras,
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Summary: Tremendous film 5 stars--1 star for this version...
Comment: Once again americans are forced to suffer the lack of extra features and the UK gets a 'real' version of this delightful film. Frankly I'm tired of the film industries doing this with dvds. If there are special features for a dvd, those features should be on every copy no matter what country you live in! I don't think it's too much to ask for and do we really need dvd regions? I think not!
Thanks for nothing Fox Century!
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