The Nightcomers
1972 · 1h 36m · Drama, Horror, Thriller · United Kingdom · Rated R18+ (JP)
Two Children. Two Adults. One Unspeakable Crime.
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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Michael WinnerWritten by
Michael Hastings5.9Smart score
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bad influencebondagebrother sister relationshipcorruptioncrueltygothic horrorgovernesshenry jameskiller childrenmansionmasochistmurderorphan siblingsprequelwoman tied up
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