The Turn of the Screw
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rusty Lemorande
- Screenplay & Story
- Rusty Lemorande, Henry James
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Michael White Productions, Cinémax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rusty Lemorande
Rusty Lemorande, Henry James
Simon Boswell
Witold Stok
David Spiers
Pierre Spengler, Staffan Ahrenberg, Jeremy Bolt, Nicole Seguin, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Rusty Lemorande
Director
Rusty Lemorande
Writer
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
Nicole Seguin
Producer
Michael White
Producer
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
David Spiers
Editor
Max Gottlieb
Production Design
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turn of the Screw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Rusty Lemorande.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Patsy Kensit, Stéphane Audran, Julian Sands, Marianne Faithfull, Laura Cox.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
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 Simon Boswell.
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".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).