The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

89 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, TV Movie | Dec. 30, 2009

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.

The Turn of the Screw

89 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, TV Movie | Dec. 30, 2009

The Turn of the Screw
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.
IMDb rating 5.5
Producers BBC
Original title The Turn of the Screw
Directors Hardey Speight, Mel Nortcliffe, Andy Pearson, Tim Fywell
Writers Sandy Welch, Henry James

Cast

Eva Sayer

as Flora

Josef Lindsay

as Miles

Dan Stevens

as Dr. Fisher

Mark Umbers

as Master

Corin Redgrave

as Professor

Wendy Albiston

as Baines

Nicola Walker

as Carla

Sue Johnston

as Sarah Grose

Sarah Buckland

as Diane

Edward MacLiam

as Peter Quint

Katie Lightfoot

as Emily Jessel

Nellie Burroughes

as Abused Maid

Peter Bygott

as Ann's Father

Honor Cargil-Martin

as Young Ann

James Cameron Stewart

as Police Inspector