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57% Critic Match
The Nightcomers
“Two Children. Two Adults. One Unspeakable Crime.”
5.7 / 10• 1972• 1h 36m•NR• English
DramaHorrorThriller
Storyline
Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.
Cast & Crew
Marlon Brando
Peter Quint
Lead
Stephanie Beacham
Miss Jessel
Thora Hird
Mrs. Grose
Harry Andrews
Master of the House
Verna Harvey
Flora
Christopher Ellis
Miles
Anna Palk
New Governess
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Winner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Nightcomers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
