Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
The Innocents (1961) is a horror, mystery and drama film directed by Jack Clayton, released on November 24, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins and Michael Redgrave. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 685 ratings.
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Deborah Kerr
as Miss Giddens
Peter Wyngarde
as Peter Quint
Megs Jenkins
as Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgrave
as The Uncle
Martin Stephens
as Miles
Pamela Franklin
as Flora
Clytie Jessop
as Miss Jessel
Isla Cameron
as Anna
Eric Woodburn
as Coachman (uncredited)
Directed by Jack Clayton, written by Henry James, Truman Capote and William Archibald, produced by Jack Clayton.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 685 ratings.
The Innocents (1961) Oh willow I die, oh willow I die... Based on Henry James' novel, The Turn Of The Screw, The Innocents is a thoroughly absorbing chiller that pot boils with almost unbearably knowing glee as to what it's doing to the viewer. Deborah Kerr stars as Miss Giddens, the lady hired by Michael Redgrave to act as governess to his young niece and nephew. We find ourselves in Victorian England, out on some…
Reviewed on November 2, 2013
_**Low-key Gothic horror with Deborah Kerr**_ A new governess (Deborah Kerr) takes over as nanny of two orphaned siblings at a remote English manor at the turn of the century, but there’s a secretive past to the situation and seemingly ghostly happenings. Pamela Franklin plays the girl. "The Innocents” (1961) is a cinematic version of Henry James 1898 novella “The Turn of the Screw,” shot in B&W. It’s technically…
Reviewed on June 7, 2021
63/100 Hired as governess for two children a woman soon realizes they aren't quite normal ...and now she's seeing ghosts. A classic ghost story with the performances the highlight of the film, especially Deborah Kerr at her very best and the two children excelling at creepy. The photography was exceptional with what appeared to be a slight fish-eyed distortion what was barely perceptibly but unsettling. I had…
Reviewed on July 27, 2026
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The main cast of The Innocents (1961) includes Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave and Martin Stephens. The film was directed by Jack Clayton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Innocents was released on November 24, 1961 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Innocents (1961) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 685 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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