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The Nightcomers( 1972)

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Two Children. Two Adults. One Unspeakable Crime.

Overview

Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Marlon Brando

      Peter Quint

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      Stephanie Beacham

      Miss Jessel

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      Thora Hird

      Mrs. Grose

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      Harry Andrews

      Master of the House

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      Verna Harvey

      Flora

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      Christopher Ellis

      Miles

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      Anna Palk

      New Governess

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Mon Jun 07 2021
    _**Brando as a charismatic outcast at a manor in Victorian Britain**_ At the turn of the century in Victorian England, two orphans are raised at a remote manor by a beautiful governess (Stephanie Beacham), but a free-spirited gardener taints their upbringing and the governess’ virtue (Marlon Brando). Thora Hird plays the old biddy housekeeper. "The Nightcomers" (1971-1972) is a prequel to “The Turn of the Screw,” the 1898 novella by Henry James, which was made into the B&W classic movie with Deborah Kerr, “The Innocents” (1961). While James’ original story is low-key Gothic horror with g...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • bondage
    • corruption
    • exploitation
    • prequel
    • murder
    • mansion
    • cruelty
    • family
    • evil
    • masochist