The Turn of the Screw
“The dead are not at rest.”
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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The Turn of the Screw - Trailer BBC Christmas 2009Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-30
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Michelle Dockery
Ann
Eva Sayer
Flora
Josef Lindsay
Miles
Dan Stevens
Dr. Fisher
Mark Umbers
Master
Corin Redgrave
Professor
Wendy Albiston
Baines
Nicola Walker
Carla
Sue Johnston
Sarah Grose
Sarah Buckland
Diane
Edward MacLiam
Peter Quint
Katie Lightfoot
Emily Jessel
Nellie Burroughes
Abused Maid
Peter Bygott
Ann's Father
Honor Cargil-Martin
Young Ann
James Cameron Stewart
Police Inspector
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Fywell
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandy Welch
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Fywell
Sandy Welch, Henry James
John Lunn
Tony Miller
Adam Trotman
Colin Wratten, Jessica Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Welch
Screenplay
Tim Fywell
Director
Colin Wratten
Producer
Stevie Herbert
Production Design
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Tony Miller
Director of Photography
Adam Trotman
Editor
Eddie Stacey
Stunt Coordinator
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Shanaullah Umerji
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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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 Tim Fywell.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Michelle Dockery, Eva Sayer, Josef Lindsay, Dan Stevens, Mark Umbers.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
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 John Lunn.
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: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).