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1961 · 100 min · NR

The Innocents

Directed by Jack Clayton · Horror, Mystery, Drama

The Innocents (1961) is a Horror film, directed by Jack Clayton set in Essex during the 1800s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated NR.

A haunted house and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity and obsession run throughout.

Composer
Georges Auric
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Cast
Deborah KerrPeter WyngardeMegs JenkinsMichael RedgraveMartin StephensPamela FranklinClytie JessopIsla Cameron

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Essex
Setting
Rural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Haunted HousePsychological Horror
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityObsession
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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