The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

87 mins | Thriller, Horror | Aug. 6, 2020

This film adaptation of Henry James' Victorian ghost story changes the location to present day Wellington. Set in a theatre over the course of an evening, Julia finds herself as a last-minute replacement for another actress at the dress rehearsal of a stage play version of The Turn of the Screw, set in 1890. Arriving at the theatre late that night, Julia is immediately thrown on stage and into her role, playing to an empty auditorium. As she interacts with the other characters and the story becomes increasingly terrifying, Julia begins to believe that not only is the fictitious house haunted… but also the theatre itself!

The Turn of the Screw

87 mins | Thriller, Horror | Aug. 6, 2020

The Turn of the Screw
This film adaptation of Henry James' Victorian ghost story changes the location to present day Wellington. Set in a theatre over the course of an evening, Julia finds herself as a last-minute replacement for another actress at the dress rehearsal of a stage play version of The Turn of the Screw, set in 1890. Arriving at the theatre late that night, Julia is immediately thrown on stage and into her role, playing to an empty auditorium. As she interacts with the other characters and the story becomes increasingly terrifying, Julia begins to believe that not only is the fictitious house haunted… but also the theatre itself!
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Galvinized Films, Sampson Pictures, Red Tree Creative
Original title The Turn of the Screw
Directors Alex Galvin
Writers

Cast

Greer Phillips

as Julia

Jane Waddell

as Mrs Grose

Ben Fransham

as Uncle / Quint

Ralph Johnson

as Richard

Ella Olssen

as Flora

Alex Usher

as Miles

Sarah Munn

as Miss Jessel