Genres Horror Drama Mystery
Keywords england based on novel or book haunted house supernatural possession haunting black and white ghost story ghost governess possessed child

Synopsis

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.

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Director & Writers

Jack Clayton
Jack Clayton
Director
Truman Capote
Truman Capote
Screenplay
Henry James
Henry James
Novel
William Archibald
William Archibald
Screenplay

Cast

Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Miss Giddens
Peter Wyngarde
Peter Wyngarde
Peter Quint
Megs Jenkins
Megs Jenkins
Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
The Uncle
Martin Stephens
Martin Stephens
Miles
Pamela Franklin
Pamela Franklin
Flora
Clytie Jessop
Clytie Jessop
Miss Jessel
Isla Cameron
Isla Cameron
Anna
Eric Woodburn
Eric Woodburn
Coachman (uncredited)

Recommended Films

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes
1983
Directed by Jack Clayton
Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
1960
Starring Martin Stephens
Night of the Eagle
Night of the Eagle
1962
Starring Peter Wyngarde
The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw
1974
Starring Megs Jenkins

Appears in Lists

Childhood Favorites
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60's Classics
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