The Turn of the Screw (1989): Cast
The Turn of the Screw is a 1989 horror film directed by Graeme Clifford, starring Michael Harris as Quint, Cameron Milzer and David Hemmings. It runs 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Director
- Graeme Clifford
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turn of the Screw About?
The premise of The Turn of the Screw without spoilers.
A governess is hired to care for two neglected children who appear haunted by the sinister influence of the former groom Peter Quint. Though hanged for murder, Quint still lurks in the manor’s shadows, accompanied by the ghost of Miss Jessel, the previous governess who committed suicide.
The Turn of the Screw Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 19th century
- governess
- possessed human
- good versus evil
- evil
- possession
- mansion
- ghost
- haunting
- dead child
- based on novel
- hanging
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- boy kisses a woman
- painting
- sexual repression
- job interview
- neglect
- brother sister relationship
- man kisses a woman's hand
- stallion
- letter
- child in jeopardy
- rooftop
- court hearing
- piano
- uncle
- implied sex
- sibling relationship
- destroying a painting
- horseback riding
- gothic horror
- voice over narration
- restaurant
- brushing someone's hair
- psychological drama
- manor
- painting on the wall
- horror episode
- thriller episode
- statue
- victorian era
- cigar smoking
- orphan
- drama episode
- mystery episode
- sex scene
- babysitter in jeopardy
- watching someone have sex
- supernatural power
- obsession
The Turn of the Screw Cast & Characters
Michael Harris leads the cast as Quint, with Cameron Milzer as Miss Jessel and David Hemmings as Mister Harley. Directed by Graeme Clifford; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Graeme Clifford
- Michael Harris as Quint
- Cameron Milzer as Miss Jessel
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David Hemmings as Mister Harley -
Balthazar Getty as Miles
Also Starring in The Turn of the Screw
· 7 more- Amy Irving The Governess
- Linda Hunt Title Opening (voice)
- Micole Mercurio Mrs. Gross
- Johnny Mask Head Waiter
- Olaf Pooley John the Gardener
- Irina Cashen Flora
- Bret Culpepper Wyck the Groom
More from Graeme Clifford
More films directed by Graeme Clifford, best-rated first: Frances, Gleaming the Cube, Write & Wrong and Family Sins.
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The Turn of the Screw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Turn of the Screw, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw runs 56 minutes.
When was The Turn of the Screw released?
The Turn of the Screw was released on August 12, 1989.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by Graeme Clifford.
More films by Graeme Clifford Who is in the cast of The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw stars Michael Harris as Quint, Cameron Milzer as Miss Jessel and David Hemmings as Mister Harley, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Turn of the Screw have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turn of the Screw has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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