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Tarfumes.com - The Innocents
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave, Martin Stephens (II)
Directed By: Jack Clayton
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543202950
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-09-06
Running Time: 100
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1961
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Deborah Kerr stars in this "horrifying Gothic ghost tale" (Newsweek) based on Henry James' "The Turn Of The Screw,' a powerful psychological drama about innocence possessed by evil. Shortly after coming to live with orphans Flora and Miles in their dark, eerie mansion, the new governess (Kerr) mistakes their strange behavior for preciousness. But she soon comes to believe that the charming, beautiful children are possessed by evil, malicious spirits - the souls of their previous governess and estate manager who are now dead. With its shocking conclusion and sinister cinematic effects. The Innocents "catches an eerie, spine-chilling mood right from the start" (Variety) that never lets up.
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Summary: CREEPY CLASSIC HOLDS UP WELL! 4 1/2 STARS!
Comment: There are few films that are this old that can actually deliver any chills anymore. 'The Innocents' is a solid chiller even if it's a tad too long. Creepy atmosphere, haunting visuals and an excellent cast make this a grade a chiller! I caught this on cable so i can not give a review for this DVD edition. The film is worth checking out for sure!
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Summary: A superior thriller
Comment: This is so far superior to the dozens of Hollywood horror films...instead of gallons of blood thrown at the screen, cheap thrills, gratuitous violence, we have a beautifully acted and directed psychological thriller.
The fear we experience is in the faces of the actors--especially the very fine Deborah Kerr, in the leaves of the trees, the rooms, in the wind, darkness/light.
Beautiful black and white photography.
Restraint, intelligence, taste...all qualities Hollywood throws by the wayside, which the British seem to have been able to conserve.
The only other film I can think of which matches it might be "The Other."
Unfortunately, NO extras,
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Summary: Tremendous film 5 stars--1 star for this version...
Comment: Once again americans are forced to suffer the lack of extra features and the UK gets a 'real' version of this delightful film. Frankly I'm tired of the film industries doing this with dvds. If there are special features for a dvd, those features should be on every copy no matter what country you live in! I don't think it's too much to ask for and do we really need dvd regions? I think not!
Thanks for nothing Fox Century!
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Summary: The coldest, blackest Winter's night...
Comment: "Do you have an imagination?" the Uncle asks Miss Giddons during her interview for the job as governess to his niece and nephew. "Oh, yes, yes, I can say that I do."
That's our cue into what happens next; this woman's imagination gets the worst of her in the big old house of Bly. Or does it?
It is rare for a film to capture so beautifully, and disturbingly, the disintegration of a sane person eaten away by uncertainty. This movie is surely the greatest ghost story ever filmed. There are no big scares, just a lot of really creepy and disturbing chills. The crumbling of the white roses everytime Miss Giddons touches them tells you everything you need to know about what's really going on in this house. A masterpiece to learn from.
If you have an imagination.
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Summary: Creepy Children, and Deborah Kerr...
Comment: I first watched this movie in college, and I loved it. It's based on Henry James Novella "The Turn of The Screw." You can't get much better than two young children driving their governess insane. I mean, if you're into that sort of thing. Deborah Kerr is perfect, when she starts to go crazy, you're right there with her.
So, if you're into creepy children, ghosts, mansions, awesome imagery, and Deborah Kerr, I highly recommend this film.
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