The Turn of the Screw (2009)
The dead are not at rest.
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.
Cast
- Michelle Dockery - Ann
- Eva Sayer - Flora
- Josef Lindsay - Miles
- Dan Stevens - Dr. Fisher
- Mark Umbers - Master
- Corin Redgrave - Professor
- Wendy Albiston - Baines
- Nicola Walker - Carla
- Sue Johnston - Sarah Grose
- Sarah Buckland - Diane
Screenplay
- Sandy Welch (Screenplay)
- Henry James (Novel)
Themes
Haunting Memories of the Past, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events
Keywords
based on novel or book, haunting, possession, victorian england, governess
Trailer
The Turn of the Screw TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Turn of the Screw about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
- The Turn of the Screw was directed by Tim Fywell.
- Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
- The Turn of the Screw stars Michelle Dockery, Eva Sayer, Josef Lindsay, Dan Stevens, Mark Umbers, Corin Redgrave.
- How long is The Turn of the Screw?
- The Turn of the Screw has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Turn of the Screw?
- The Turn of the Screw is a Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Turn of the Screw produced?
- The Turn of the Screw was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Turn of the Screw?
- The themes of The Turn of the Screw include: Haunting Memories of the Past, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events.