The Innocents (work)

"The Innocents" is a 1961 British horror film directed by Jack Clayton, based on Henry James's novella "The Turn of the Screw." It tells the unsettling story of a governess who is hired to care for two children at a remote estate. As she becomes increasingly convinced that the estate is haunted by the spirits of former residents, she battles between her perception of reality and supernatural elements. The film explores themes of innocence, corruption, and the psychological impacts of isolation, creating an eerie atmosphere that has made it a classic in the horror genre.