The Turn of the Screw
“Forces of evil...”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- William F. Nolan, Henry James
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Dan Curtis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
William F. Nolan, Henry James
Bob Cobert
Ben Colman
Bill Breshears, Dennis Virkler, Gary Anderson
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Bill Breshears
Editor
William F. Nolan
Writer
Dan Curtis
Producer
Ben Colman
Director of Photography
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Gary Anderson
Editor
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turn of the Screw
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What is The Turn of the Screw about?
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.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Lynn Redgrave, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Megs Jenkins, John Barron, Anthony Langdon.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Turn of the Screw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Turn of the Screw was composed by Bob Cobert.
Is The Turn of the Screw based on a book or true story?
The Turn of the Screw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".