The Turn of the Screw is a 2009 adaptation of the Henry James story. from Wikipedia: "Although generally true to the tone and story of James's work, the film is set in the 1920s —in contrast to the original 1840s setting— and accentuates sexual elements that some theorists have identified in the novella." I watched it on Tubi. It's also on Amazon Prime. I liked it fine but wouldn't recommend it as the first adaptation you see.
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The story has been oft adapted, and there are lists online ranking them. Screen Rant ranks this one 10th out of 12, noting the discrepancies from the original story. IMDb ranks it 6th of 9. Old Style Tales places it 8th of 8, calling it a "notable yet regrettable interpretation".
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The boy looks like Emil Lönneberga!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun movie!
Delete...I once had a customer, Henry James. He wasn't the writer!
ReplyDeletelol!
DeleteAnother one I haven't seen
ReplyDeleteI always watch these when I come across them.
DeleteThis is a famous title. I haven't seen this version. Nor read the story, but I guess I must at some point. Happy Sunday!!!
ReplyDeleteThe novella is free online:
Deletehttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/209/209-h/209-h.htm
I haven't seen this version but have others. It's a great story.
ReplyDeleteI watch any adaptation they put out. Love the story.
DeleteI've not seen this, nor read the book. I feel like I must have missed out on a lot of the classics in my life.
ReplyDeleteHenry James is wonderful! and this story is worth reading. It's in the public domain and readily available online.
DeleteMost interesting to see Dan Stevens & Michelle Dockery in something together other than Downton & of course the fabulous Nicola Walker of Unforgotten fame!!
ReplyDeleteYes, the cast here is delightful.
DeleteThere are a few versions of this and I enjoyed them all.
ReplyDeleteA woman after my own heart :)
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