The Innocents

*The Innocents* is a haunting 1961 film directed by Jack Clayton, based on Henry James's novella *The Turn of the Screw*. It tells the story of a governess who takes care of two children in a remote mansion, believing they are possessed by malevolent spirits. As she delves deeper, she becomes convinced the spirits are influencing the children, leading to intense psychological and supernatural tension. The film explores themes of innocence, perception, and the fine line between reality and imagination, leaving audiences questioning what is real and what is imagined.