The Turn of the Screw
“Never trust what you see.”
Synopsis
This film adaptation of Henry James' Victorian ghost story changes the location to present day Wellington. Set in a theatre over the course of an evening, Julia finds herself as a last-minute replacement for another actress at the dress rehearsal of a stage play version of The Turn of the Screw, set in 1890. Arriving at the theatre late that night, Julia is immediately thrown on stage and into her role, playing to an empty auditorium. As she interacts with the other characters and the story becomes increasingly terrifying, Julia begins to believe that not only is the fictitious house haunted… but also the theatre itself!
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'Turn of the Screw' Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Galvin
- Original Score
- Ewan Clark
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Galvinized Films, Sampson Pictures, Red Tree Creative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Galvin
Ewan Clark
Mark Papalii
Edward Sampson, John McKay, Nicola Peeperkoorn, Emma Beale, James Partridge
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sampson
Producer
Nicola Peeperkoorn
Producer
Alex Galvin
Director
Emma Beale
Producer
Mark Papalii
Director of Photography
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What is The Turn of the Screw about?
This film adaptation of Henry James' Victorian ghost story changes the location to present day Wellington. Set in a theatre over the course of an evening, Julia finds herself as a last-minute replacement for another actress at the dress rehearsal of a stage play version of The Turn of the Screw, set in 1890. Arriving at the theatre late that night, Julia is immediately thrown on stage and into her role, playing to an empty auditorium. As she interacts with the other characters and the story becomes increasingly terrifying, Julia begins to believe that not only is the fictitious house haunted… but also the theatre itself!
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by Alex Galvin.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Greer Phillips, Jane Waddell, Ben Fransham, Ralph Johnson, Ella Olssen.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
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 Ewan Clark.