Is The Innocents (1961) streaming?

The Innocents (1961)'s US theatrical release date is December 15, 1961. No digital rental, streaming or physical release date has been announced.

How many jump scares are in The Innocents (1961)?

The Innocents (1961) has 4 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

Who is in the cast of The Innocents (1961)?

Deborah Kerr plays Miss Giddens, Peter Wyngarde plays Peter Quint, Megs Jenkins plays Mrs. Grose, Michael Redgrave plays The Uncle, Martin Stephens plays Miles, Pamela Franklin plays Flora, Clytie Jessop plays Miss Jessel, Isla Cameron plays Anna.

What are some films like The Innocents (1961)?

Films similar to The Innocents (1961) on Watch Darkly include Insidious (2010), The Haunting (1963), Beetlejuice (1988), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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The Innocents

1961 · Not rated · 1h 40m

Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?

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In theaters: December 15, 1961

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In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.

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