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In the haunting shadows of Victorian England, the lives of two young orphans, the charming Miles (Martin Stephens) and his endearing sister Flora (Pamela Franklin), are spun into a chilling tale of the supernatural. Entrusted to the care of their wealthy, self-absorbed uncle (Sir Michael Redgrave), the children are left to inhabit his secluded country estate, sheltered away from his bachelor lifestyle in London.
Upon the death of their previous governess, Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop), the uncle hires the inexperienced yet determined Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr). Her task is to take full charge of the children's lives while sparing him any bothersome details. The uncle's two conditions for her employment prove to be the beginning of a mysterious journey that oscillates between the innocence of childhood and the eerie echoes of the unseen.
Miles, a well-mannered boy exuding an unsettling maturity, is expelled from his boarding school for his corrupting influence. His arrival at the estate triggers a series of chilling events. As Miss Giddens grapples with his behavior, she also notices the peculiarities in Flora's demeanor, making her question the estate's tranquil facade.
An eerie disquiet creeps into the estate, as Miss Giddens starts experiencing spectral visions of a man and a woman - figures unaccounted for by the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose (Megs Jenkins). The children's odd behavior escalates, leading Miss Giddens to a horrifying suspicion; she believes the spirits of the deceased Miss Jessel and her lover, valet Peter Quint (Peter Wyngarde), are possessing the children.
As the boundary between the living and the dead blur, Miss Giddens resolves to confront and banish these spectral invaders. The once serene estate becomes a battleground for the souls of the children, and the key to their salvation lies in unearthing the estate's buried secrets. The Innocents (1961) is a masterstroke of suspense, weaving a haunting narrative of possession, innocence lost, and the power of belief.
Where to watch The Innocents?
The Innocents is a horror movie featuring Deborah Kerr and directed by Jack Clayton.
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