The Turn of The Screw

– A young governess, Ann, is sent to a country house to take care of two orphans, Miles and Flora. Soo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
The Turn of the Screw (2009)

A young governess, Ann, is sent to a country house to take care of two orphans, Miles and Flora. Soon after her arrival, Miles is expelled from boarding school. Although charmed by her young charge, she secretly fears there are ominous reasons behind his expulsion. With Miles back at home, the governess starts noticing ethereal figures roaming the estate's grounds. Desperate to learn more about these sinister sightings she discovers that the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of her predecessor hold grim implications for herself. As she becomes increasingly fearful that malevolent forces are stalking the children the governess is determined to save them, risking herself and her sanity in the process.

Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:

The Turn of the Screw (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Dec 2009

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Tim Fywell

Writer:

Henry James (story), Sandy Welch (screenplay), Henry James (from original story by), Sandy Welch

Main Actors:

Michelle Dockery, Eva Sayer, Josef Lindsay, Dan Stevens

Plot:

Based on Henry James famous novel, this latest version emphasises the ambiguity of this supernatural drama. Does Ann really see ghosts? Are the two children in her care about to be possessed by the spirits of the sexually dubious Peter Quint and Emily Jessell? This is left to the viewer to decide during a bleak yet sumptious 90 minutes of classic period storytelling.

Production:

BBC

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10