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The Innocents

1961
Suspense/Thriller
Horror
1h 40m
A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted. (imdb)
Directed by:
Jack Clayton Jack Clayton
Written by:
Truman Capote Truman Capote Henry James John Mortimer William Archibald
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Starring:
Deborah Kerr Deborah Kerr Michael Redgrave Michael Redgrave Pamela Franklin Pamela Franklin Peter Wyngarde Peter Wyngarde Megs Jenkins Megs Jenkins Martin Stephens Martin Stephens Clytie Jessop Isla Cameron Eric Woodburn
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Genres:
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Country:
UK
Language:
English
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1961
Suspense/Thriller
Horror
1h 40m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 04 Jul 2015
100
97th
Like the original "The Haunting", this movie uses atmosphere, ambiguity, and a mentally unstable protagonist to build a palpable feeling of dread. Deborah Kerr is fantastic, and is matched by some of the best, most unsettling child acting in cinema history. One of the best horror movies of all time.
Rated 04 Jul 2015
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 17 Mar 2010
89
88th
Honestly, this is what films are about. Most everything is perfectly realized; the acting, costuming and cinematography are most superb, almost ridiculously so. Two narrative elements - the kiss and the ending - illuminate more about the supposed afterlife than many films combined. Arresting in all the right ways, and an absolute joy to watch.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 24 Nov 2012
85
94th
Part chilling ghost tale, part tragic character study. The creepiness builds nicely. Teasingly deceptive and stylistically accomplished, James' classic is nigh-on impossible to get right - most of the novel consists of the governess' thoughts - but Clayton's adaptation is just about perfect. The ambiguity of the story, so cunningly concealed until the end by James, is present and correct.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 09 May 2018
90
93rd
Enchantingly creepy cinematography. Like 'The Haunting', this is the kind of horror movie I can just watch, and watch, and be completely satisfied with what is accomplished through composition, lighting and sound, rather than special effects. Also wonderfully effective is the fading between shots. Kerr and the kids are great, and the story is disturbing and ambiguous (but not overly so), and as much about the governess's instability as about the ghosts.
Rated 09 May 2018
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 01 Nov 2010
80
84th
Remarkably creepy without ever resorting to cheap frights; what begins as a standard haunted house story soon turns into something altogether more disturbing. Beautiful black-and-white cinematography and an eerie musical accompaniment help add to the uneasy feeling you get watching this film. I was particularly freaked out by the use of mirrors and reflections... you constantly find yourself looking for things that aren't there... or are they?! Great acting by the kids, too.
Rated 01 Nov 2010
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 31 Oct 2014
85
59th
A gothic horror film seen through the psychosexual dramatic tendencies of Ingmar Bergman. Brilliantly designed and utterly chilling, with great performances (especially Martin Stephens as the Norman Bates of children) and beautiful photography.
Rated 31 Oct 2014
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 15 Jul 2010
79
77th
An old mansion with Ye Olde Dark Secrets. A wonderful buildup of tension. Great sound effects. A creepy (musicbox) melody. And yet it did not manage to deliver the goods in the second half. Maybe it was the somewhat spotty acting of the children or the very sudden ending. Still, the mystery is fun and some of the scenes were rather creepy in its simplicity. Maybe I just have had bad experiences with people standing around my house, looking at me. Always.. looking.. looking!! AIEEE!
Rated 15 Jul 2010
macswellMacSwell
Rated 01 Jun 2015
85
87th
The Innocents is wonderfully creepy, full of suspense and stylishly filmed, and thankfully it sticks with the bleak ending from Henry James' novella. There are top performances from Deborah Kerr and young Martin Stephens (acting far beyond his years), with the film's most noteworthy scenes depicting their unsettling relationship, and Jack Clayton's direction is excellent.
Rated 01 Jun 2015
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 15 Apr 2009
74
90th
Tremendously creepy. The children are surreal enough to seem as though they affect the chiaroscuro; command the moon, or dim a candle.
Rated 15 Apr 2009
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 23 Oct 2014
73
90th
A remarkably dense, delicate, layered piece of work. The deep focus cinematography, the sets and costumes, the acting (Kerr and the young Martin Stephens have some incredible interactions) and the superb direction are all perfectly integrated together. A highpoint in British cinema and movie ghost stories in general.
Rated 23 Oct 2014
icarusIcarus
Rated 13 Oct 2008
90
89th
Fabulous photography; the use of space gives depth to the already ambiguous mystery; and the movement of the camera offers a kind of floating, dreamlike quality that really heightens the sense of dread. The kids are perfectly cast and the film does a nice job sustaining the creepy vibe through to the end.
Rated 13 Oct 2008
damildamil
Rated 08 Feb 2012
75
81st
It's a quite effective one adaptation of the book. It's a ghost story, but also somewhat of a psychological thriller, with lots of elements left ambiguous. It's well-directed and rather creepy at times, especially concerning the children. Deborah Kerr was great in it too.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 22 Oct 2014
8
80th
The Innocents succeeds because it convinces you the mansion and its grounds is a shared space for both the living and the dead; and the encounters between the two are chilling, especially compared to other movies of its time. Seems to be a significant influence on later movies like The Exorcist.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 22 Nov 2014
98
95th
Magnificent, understated chiller benefits greatly from its psycho-sexual/incestual subtexts, as personified by Kerr's Kidman-like frigidity, a startlingly mature supporting performance from Stephens, and Redgrave, whose brief appearance beautifully sets up the rolling boil within Kerr's psyche. Unsettling staging (especially involving surprise appearances behind windows and doorways) only adds to this quite masterful horror film.
Rated 22 Nov 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 20 Dec 2013
97
92nd
Creepily atmospheric, The Innocents is a stylishly crafted, chilling British ghost tale with Deborah Kerr at her finest.
Rated 20 Dec 2013
twincinematwincinema
Rated 05 Oct 2020
70
52nd
Two long, uninterrupted shots of a young boy kissing an adult woman is the scariest thing about this film in 2020.
Rated 05 Oct 2020
stainStain
Rated 30 Mar 2007
60
47th
One of the many "quiet horror" efforts that doesn't really work
Rated 30 Mar 2007
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 27 Oct 2009
85
86th
Beautiful, creepy, and gripping. It's difficult to discuss without spoilers, but the film never illuminates the underlying rules for the supernatural phenomena it's depicting, and the end is much farther from a hard resolution than modern filmgoers are accustomed to. Some viewers may find that makes it more mysterious, others will likely be frustrated.
Rated 27 Oct 2009
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 07 Sep 2015
88
77th
Shadows lurk around every corner in this film and seem to engulf the borders of the frame. Like "The Haunting", the story of "The Innocents" is ambiguous and mysterious, opting to rely more on atmosphere and uncertainty. The film centers around secrets and I never truly felt like I was in on the secret. The cinematography by Freddie Francis sets the old house as if it exists outside of the rest of the world and creates a fear of being alone and most of all a fear of the dark.
Rated 07 Sep 2015
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 08 Jul 2010
82
73rd
Quite an interesting slow-burn chiller that subverts expectations. Having not read the Henry James story, I honestly didn't see where it was going until near the end. The story brings in themes of corruption, domestic abuse, and sexual repression in both overt and subtle ways. The Freddie Francis cinematography is gloriously moody. A satisfyingly ambiguous ghost story.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 15 Feb 2012
82
91st
Really effective ghost story involving two precocious children and their caretaker. The kiss scene is all kinds of awkward.
Rated 15 Feb 2012
caimancaiman
Rated 08 Jan 2013
86
82nd
The elegant use of shadows, flickering light, and dramatic deep focus shots makes this a beautiful movie to watch. It's also one of the creepiest movies I've seen. The scene with Kerr's character walking through the dark house with candlelight was spooky as all hell. And the plot kept me guessing the whole way through. They don't make horror movies like this anymore.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 08 Apr 2019
99
90th
It could almost be a companion piece to The Haunting. In that the focus on psychological horror rather than violence elevates it far beyond it's own ambitions. No shock needed. Just pure incredibly painful suspense and atmosphere. All held together by a phenomenal performance from Deborah Kerr. The Innocents is another 1960s benchmark for the horror genre. Today's films could learn something from it. Sometimes less is more.
Rated 08 Apr 2019
sellissellis
Rated 23 Oct 2021
77
52nd
A polished, black-white-and-silvery-grey horror thriller. The full impact of its characters and story seem to be lost due to its brisk pacing or the myriad of films influenced by it since its release (or both?). What leaves more of an impact, however, are its aesthetic flourishes - especially the sound, the textures and motifs of which feel almost lyrical in nature.
Rated 23 Oct 2021
critiquecritique
Rated 21 Jun 2009
98
91st
This was probably one of the most dignified and beautifully-made horror films ever when it first came out. It holds up well, thanks to the period setting. There's some pretty kinky things going-on in this movie, as well. You can go either (or both) ways with this movie. It's all in the governess' sexually frusrated mind...or...there really are ghosts possessing the children and messing with the governess' head...either way, it's creepy as hell!
Rated 21 Jun 2009
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 27 Feb 2013
80
81st
Simply beautiful. The cast was mesmerizing.
Rated 27 Feb 2013
nobambanobamba
Rated 26 Sep 2021
80
88th
Rewatch. Great B/W cinematography. It's one of my go-to scary movies for people who don't like horror. Nice creepy house film and children singing always make things more terrifying. Deborah Kerr recycled her outfits from The King and I. Must be nice to be so rich to have a country estate filled with junk that you don't bother to visit. Fav scene: the boy was MVP in the final possession scene with the face in the window.
Rated 26 Sep 2021
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Mar 2007
77
51st
Chilling, at times, thanks mostly to the photography but at times other times the tone was too inconsistent. I liked it yet still felt somewhat underwhelmed.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
robertaRoberta
Rated 19 Jul 2011
78
66th
As usual I find the book much better. In this case because it's more dubious, but this take has its moments. The governess is a very interesting character and can be interpreted in so many ways. This is based on the novel The Turn of The Screw which also inspired The Others with Nicole Kidman, which is a favorite of mine and, in my opinion, much more terrifying than this one.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 14 Sep 2012
65
36th
Beautifully-made, but not creepy at all.
Rated 14 Sep 2012
seanberndorffSeanBerndorff
Rated 27 Oct 2011
60
39th
Suspenseful at times for sure, but the plot doesn't offer much. Amazing use of sounds as an effective mean to scare (especially the children laugh), but it doesn't quite creep under your skin as it's supposed to - guess it's an age thing.
Rated 27 Oct 2011
newbiepsychnewbiepsych
Rated 12 Feb 2010
73
38th
Old fashioned but still a pretty chilling haunted house story.
Rated 12 Feb 2010
lupisterlupister
Rated 27 Apr 2020
32
30th
A good "wall paper" movie: some beautiful shots, but the main story is pretty damn dumb. There's way too little development on how anything works and how on earth the governess comes up with her theory and it's details.
Rated 27 Apr 2020
prismaticPrismatic
Rated 06 Dec 2009
82
61st
Great film about a repressed female pedophile.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
billythekydbillythekyd
Rated 02 May 2009
88
73rd
Good storytelling relies always involves an element of surprise; good horror always involves shock. This movie has one surprising, shocking scene, and it involves a kiss rather than a death. When the little boy suddenly gives his governess a very adult kiss full on the lips, and she reacts with shock and horror, we learn something essential about the psychological underpinnings of this ghost story.
Rated 02 May 2009
troothTrooth
Rated 16 Oct 2015
76
73rd
I tell ya man, little kids are just evil. Always.
Rated 16 Oct 2015
tomoscaradogtomoscaradog
Rated 13 May 2008
59
40th
Slow and pretty dated, but a whirlwind ending makes the film well worth sticking through.
Rated 13 May 2008
calexicoCalexico
Rated 14 Nov 2020
95
97th
Strong storytelling, excellent cinematography, and incredible editing.
Rated 14 Nov 2020
payenspayens
Rated 02 Sep 2012
82
68th
Not as good as the book (but what would you expect?!), specially because the ambiguities are missing. But still a good movie, with a solid suspense and great cinematography. Kerr is very good as the governant.
Rated 02 Sep 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 21 Jul 2007
55
44th
Slightly reminiscent of Hitchcock, not necessarily in a good way. The whole visual aspect of it is remarkably calculated and well-planned, and that's what's most effective, but something about the ongoings is all too prim and proper. As a mystery/horror film, it's a bit too tame and 'straight' to really mystify or horrify. I wish this film's slight sexual streak were much more pronounced. A decade later, William Friedkin took a similar script and totally nailed it in The Exorcist.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 06 Oct 2022
92
96th
A masterpiece of atmospheric, slow-build horror with ambiguity and strong performances from all four primary actors. Kerr is effective in her slow but steady breakdown and the kids are very well directed, with just the right amount of creepiness to maintain the critical ambiguities. I'm always a sucker for films that create a sustained feeling of dread and this does that through the sound and claustrophobic feel. Don't watch it expecting jump scares or blood. It's not that kind of horror movie.
Rated 06 Oct 2022
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 18 Jul 2012
85
71st
One of the most innovative and frightening horror films of the era, The Innocents revels in its own boundary pushing. The children are much better actors than Kerr, however, and the dialogue can be a bit wooden.
Rated 18 Jul 2012
scribScrib
Rated 08 Jun 2022
80
78th
Not the spooky ghost story I went in expecting, and coming off the back of The Haunting it actually felt quite tame in that regard; but to dismiss it as an ineffective horror would be a disservice. While it does create an unsettling atmosphere and even present its "haunting" more explicitly, I didn't find it particularly affecting; but for me it leant way more in the direction of psychological drama anyway. It was mysterious and interesting, rather than tense or "nail-biting".
Rated 08 Jun 2022
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 12 Sep 2011
89
89th
Extremely suspenseful, with excellent use of lighting and music cues throughout. I do have to question, however, if the makers back in the early sixties were aware of the heavy pedophilia tones throughout.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
isitsafeIsItSafe?
Rated 27 Mar 2022
86
95th
A meticulously crafted film in all respects. A treat for sore eyes and an abundance of plot depth makes for a thoroughly engrossing watch.
Rated 27 Mar 2022
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 02 Apr 2022
80
85th
Psychological horror classic. It is in movies just like these that the lack of colors works so beautifully. There are shadows everywhere, and the emotions are caught in the nuances of shifting light over people's faces. The location is both as beautifil as it is eerie and certainly this feels like the best adaption of the original novel. The child actors are perfect in both actings like simple kids as well as throwing in those almost demonic vibes even when they are smiling.
Rated 02 Apr 2022
overratedoverrated
Rated 22 Dec 2020
84
93rd
So much better than The Haunting. Incredible use of lights and shadow (maximizing the potential of black and white) coupled with several creepy scenes that still work 60 years later make for a classic.
Rated 22 Dec 2020
sebbysebby
Rated 08 Oct 2011
70
72nd
Generally very tense, creepy, and mostly thrilling. It ends up as a bit of a letdown, but the first 2/3 are great.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 02 Mar 2008
72
55th
# 552
Rated 02 Mar 2008
hotsakehotsake
Rated 13 Oct 2018
65
63rd
The children behaved a bit odd. Most of the characters lacked much depth but I still found the acting to be fairly solid. Not scary but a bit creepy. The ending was a bit of a letdown.
Rated 13 Oct 2018
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 02 Feb 2010
85
66th
Well-behaved, faithful version of "Turn of the Screw," with a few thrills.
Rated 02 Feb 2010
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 13 Oct 2019
37
3rd
There is something of an interesting idea in there, but the ending just doesn't make any kind of sense and kind of ruins the whole thing for me.
Rated 13 Oct 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 03 Nov 2018
40
3rd
Flora: "We lay my love and I, beneath the weeping willow. But now alone I lie and weep beside the tree. Singing "Oh willow waly" by the tree that weeps with me. Singing "Oh willow waly" till my lover return to me. We lay my love and I beneath the weeping willow. A broken heart have I. Oh willow I die, oh willow I die..."
Rated 03 Nov 2018
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 28 Aug 2019
63
19th
Some wicked cinematography (the deep focus & tracking shots in particular, along with some beautiful chiaroscuro), and Kerr is lovely. Otherwise I thoroughly struggled to be invested or even awake at all for this.
Rated 28 Aug 2019
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
56
28th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 6 * Directing, Aura : 6 * Ease of Viewing : 4 * Naked Eye : 6
Rated 26 Oct 2012
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
73
46th
537
Rated 19 Dec 2008
faveryfavery
Rated 23 Mar 2022
60
72nd
Atmospheric and pleasing to the eye.
Rated 23 Mar 2022
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
81st
By emphasising the theme of sexual repression and intensifying the ambiguity of the events depicted while nevertheless sticking to a more or less classic Hollywood style (the superiority of the photography notwithstanding), the filmmakers have created a kind of transitional film pointing the way to the future of horror and suspense movies as confrontations with taboos and collective anxieties (as PSYCHO did a year earlier). THE EXORCIST will take up the theme of the horror of obscene children.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 04 Dec 2012
91
77th
kerr is wonderful as the confounded nanny. nice early cameo from michael redgrave also. and what can i say about the children except,well, they are oh so devilishly charming. this one will keep you guessing even as the end credits roll.......
Rated 04 Dec 2012
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 23 Aug 2012
75
62nd
Deborah Kerr is very good here and the camerawork is great, but the story didn't really blow me away. Does a good job of building up tension at certain points. I didn't really care for the ending much. Anyway, despite not being my favorite horror this was 10 times better than most of the horror films that are released today.
Rated 23 Aug 2012
darrenDarren
Rated 14 Feb 2022
87
88th
Felt like I myself was getting my mind fucked with b/c I’d seen the recent remake and there’s line for line some of the same scenes. Just added to the supernatural of it all. Looks gorgeous, has creepy kids and has a perverted nature bubbling to the top.
Rated 14 Feb 2022
tonydaltonydal
Rated 20 Jul 2010
85
88th
Great performances, especially (and most impressively) from the two kids. Wondrously atmospheric and well-edited (the dream montage being a particular standout). Gets a bit over to the top though toward the end...the "funhouse" sequence and all of that. Look quickly for prominently billed Redgrave (you'll hardly see him at all).
Rated 20 Jul 2010
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
85
92nd
Beautiful cinematography and very solid acting from Deborah Kerr. But what makes this really good is how through both the writing and Clayton's directing the movie is completely ambigious about whether something supernatural is going on or it's all imagined by Kerr's character.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
mint00mint00
Rated 19 Apr 2024
60
46th
glm01glm01
Rated 04 Jan 2013
88
95th
88.000
Rated 04 Jan 2013
babamotsbabamots
Rated 06 Nov 2010
79
68th
Most importantly, it builds a terrific atmosphere and I was braced for impact the whole time. The use of lighting is very impressive as well.Unfortunately, no shock lived up to the promise and there's a feeling like trying to take the next step which isn't there.
Rated 06 Nov 2010
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 05 Apr 2022
68
43rd
meh
Rated 05 Apr 2022
kfolkfol
Rated 22 Apr 2018
88
95th
Wonderfully creepy. Beautiful scenery sets the tone.
Rated 22 Apr 2018
mrarnmrarn
Rated 07 Jul 2021
78
95th
This is a well-written ghost or psychological thriller, depending on how you view the movie. It moves a little slow, but the acting and script carry you through to the dramatic finish.
Rated 07 Jul 2021
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 01 Mar 2012
82
89th
yetimler, öksüzler, öksüz kardesler, büyük ev, malikhane, dadi, ruhlar, icine ruh girmis, baskasinin bedeninde ruhlar (bir dadi, büyük bir ciftlik malikanesinde göreve baslar fakat dadilik yaptigi kardeskerin davranislari tuhaftir.) Skeleton key, The Others'ın öncüsü...
Rated 01 Mar 2012
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 18 Nov 2008
3
45th
Some truly masterful black & white photography. The mansion is a wonderful setting, and the use of ghostly lighting schemes lends this movie tons of atmosphere. It's worth at least one watch for the visuals alone. Otherwise the movie is good at building suspense, and goes on a satisfying downward spiral. Deborah Kerr is mostly decent until some of her maniacal ravings later on, and the little boy isn't bad, but the little girl is horrible. Ah well, still a good watch.
Rated 18 Nov 2008
frederFreder
Rated 05 Jul 2007
85
78th
Very effective, quite eerie . . . but if anything, it's a little _too_ subtle.
Rated 05 Jul 2007
hulothulot
Rated 24 Oct 2014
80
81st
watched: 2014, 2017
Rated 24 Oct 2014
rurusmasherRuruSmasher
Rated 22 Oct 2023
91
79th
Look, I hated the prose in Turn of the Screw, but this is such a gorgeous and unsettling adaptation that thrives on ambiguity. Truman Capote's screenplay is so well balanced in threading the needle of: mental breakdown or possessed children?, the cinematography is simply stunning.
Rated 22 Oct 2023
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 01 Oct 2015
2
21st
It looks amazing and is beautifully shot and has great lighting but hell, it's just so stupid. It also has too much child acting which I can't stand watching. The performances are over the top and absurd and for a movie that is supposed to be one of the best horror films of all time, there's not one instance where I felt anything other than boredom. Joins Freaks as one of the most overrated horror films of all time.
Rated 01 Oct 2015
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 01 Jun 2011
72
57th
A prim and proper supernatural thriller that ended up being a little dry and stuffy for my taste.Deborah Kerr gives a great performance as the nanny.The two children give solid performances even if they seem a little stiff at times.The ending turned everything around and had me asking what really happened.
Rated 01 Jun 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Aug 2013
65
73rd
Good film.
Rated 19 Aug 2013
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
85
80th
85.250
Rated 25 Dec 2010
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 28 Oct 2020
45
40th
Debrah Kerr is absolutely marvelous in this. However, the story is extremely weak and based on spooky supernatural nonsense. In the end, I could not get the word DUMB out of my head. I found it not particularly worthwhile and entirely forgettable.
Rated 28 Oct 2020
tipar822tipar822
Rated 27 Nov 2016
30
11th
Boring!!!! No scaring at all.
Rated 27 Nov 2016
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 03 Nov 2010
70
67th
A great use of light (or more acurately, the lack thereof) and a foundation in a timeless James classic lends this limey ghost story its key spooky moments. The fact that it's far classier than most movies of this kind, doesn't hurt either. Kerr spends most of her screentime with the two kids, and as a result adopts that faux-naive lilt to her speech that most people use around kids. It's true to life, but it does get slightly annoying in the long run. Nitpicking aside, it's still a good show.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
taurus1982taurus1982
Rated 02 Apr 2023
90
87th
Outstanding psychological horror/ghost story. What's really going on? Are the children in the clutches of evil ghosts? Is the governess crazy? The entire film takes place from her perspective, meaning that you see everything through only one lens. It leaves you feeling the same terror that she feels, but also another layer of terror at the thought that what you see might not quite be the whole story... Drenched in atmosphere and steadily building dread, it is extremely effective.
Rated 02 Apr 2023
silentrosesilentrose
Rated 12 Sep 2011
78
14th
I actually liked this movie most of the time, but the implication that the ghosts were trying to connect through the children, and the weirdness at the end left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 14 Jan 2010
75
50th
494
Rated 14 Jan 2010
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
79
58th
#428
Rated 30 Nov 2011
rihreyrihrey
Rated 05 Apr 2022
72
94th
So, so beautifully shot.
Rated 05 Apr 2022

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