The Innocents

Name: The Innocents
Genre: Horror
Released: 1962-02-19
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.90
Cast: Megs Jenkins, Peter Wyngarde, Michael Redgrave, Deborah Kerr

– A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted...

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.90 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 40 Minutes

Release Year:

1961

A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.

Styles:

British Horror, Gothic, Tense, Suspense, Scary, Bleak, Psychological, Suspenseful, Serious, Atmospheric

Story Timeline:

1890s, 1800s, Victorian, Victorian Era, 19th Century

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

England, Europe

Genre:

Horror

The Innocents (1961) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Feb 1962

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

Not Rated

The Innocents (1961)

Directed by:

Jack Clayton

Story Written By:

William Archibald, John Mortimer, Truman Capote, Henry James

Main Actors:

Megs Jenkins, Peter Wyngarde, Michael Redgrave, Deborah Kerr

Plot:

In Victorian England, the uncle of orphaned niece Flora and nephew Miles hires Miss Giddens as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel and valet Peter Quint are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.

Production Company:

Fox

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

96%