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The Innocents
“Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?”
7.5 / 10• 1961• 1h 40m•NR• English
HorrorMysteryDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Deborah Kerr
Miss Giddens
Lead
Peter Wyngarde
Peter Quint
Megs Jenkins
Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgrave
The Uncle
Martin Stephens
Miles
Pamela Franklin
Flora
Clytie Jessop
Miss Jessel
IC
Isla Cameron
Anna
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Clayton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Innocents is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
