A few thoughts: A psychological ghost story based on Henry James' "The Turn Of The Screw", this is one of the most popular horror movies of the 1960s and an amazing acting showcase for Deborah Kerr. The setting and visuals are excellent, a sort of gothic thriller with beautiful cinematography, heavy use of shadows, and all those other wonderful black and white film traits. The other actors in this movie are mostly forgettable, but the little boy is exceptionally bizarre and good, with the sister often screaming her way through scenes in an excruciatingly obnoxious way. It's pretty lopsided having two great performances and one that's almost nothing apart from annoying, but it all works together well. I love how well this movie balances mystery with the supernatural, never fully giving you answers for the questions that will undoubtedly be burning inside of you. Often compared with 'The Haunting', and while I would definitely give that one the edge, this would still make for an excellent double feature and is a very solid horror film on its own.
Fans of classic horror, especially people who enjoy darker, atmospheric films.
My grade: B
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