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The Nightcomers

The Nightcomers

Two Children. Two Adults. One Unspeakable Crime.

19725.61h 36m

Overview

Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.

Directed by Michael Winner
Written by Michael Hastings, Henry James
Produced by Michael Winner
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Top Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Peter Quint

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

Miss Jessel

Thora Hird

Thora Hird

Mrs. Grose

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Master of the House

Verna Harvey

Verna Harvey

Flora

Christopher Ellis

Christopher Ellis

Miles

Anna Palk

Anna Palk

New Governess

Themes & Keywords

bondagecorruptionexploitationprequelmurdermansioncrueltyfamilyevilmasochist

About The Nightcomers

The Nightcomers is a drama, horror, thriller film released in 1972 exploring themes of bondage, corruption, exploitation, prequel, murder, mansion. Directed by Michael Winner, it stars Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird. Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.

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