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The Turn of the Screw

2009Movie1 h 29 min

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Tim Fywell
Produced by
Colin Wratten
Music by
John Lunn

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Facts

December 30, 2009 · 1 h 29 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
December 30, 2009
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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Questions about The Turn of the Screw

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Turn of the Screw worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.4).

Will The Turn of the Screw scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Turn of the Screw?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.