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The Innocents details

Formats:	12 DVD, Blu-ray
Starring:	Michael Redgrave, Megs Jenkins, Deborah Kerr, Pamela Franklin, Peter Wyngarde, Clytie Jessop, Martin Stephens
Director:	Jack Clayton
Genres:	Horror - Ghosts/Supernatural, Thriller - Psychological
Studio:	BFI VIDEO

Name	Discs
The Innocents	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 36 minutes
Rental release:	18 Dec 2006
Main languages:	English

Name	Discs
The Innocents	12 Feature

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	1 hour 36 minutes
Rental release:	25 Oct 2010
Main languages:	English

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They just dont make em like this anymore

By Elizabeth Lewis from London, UK , 06 Dec 2006

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I first watched this film as a young teenager and it has had hold over me ever since. Deborah Kerr, in one of her best roles, is completely convincing as the naive Governess sent to look after two young children. This film really is a classic. I won't spoil the plot for those who haven't seen it but it has all the best things in a thriller - hauntings, disturbing children, dark corridors. You'll definitely want to keep the lights on after watching this - and avoid anyone called Miles or Flora.
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No jumps, no scares.

By Nene89 (24 reviews) , 29 Mar 2013

Rather dissapointing this film, it has no scary bits in at all. It was on a scary list on the internet but it was honestly so unscary.
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A real chiller - one of the most sinister films of all time

By Kram30 (1 review) , 27 Oct 2012

One of the great chilling films of all time. It still scares me 40 years after first seeing it - no blood and gore just a briliantly crafted sinister film of the top order. From the idyllic opening to the shocking climax it is a real 'tour de force'. it really gets under your skin and is really disturbiing in its underlyng content. It has a 12 rating but I strongly advise that this is a film that I would not show anyone under 15. My daughter (aged 25) watched it for the first time and she had to lock all her car dors when driving home......
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Once seen never completely forgotten

By a customer , 20 Jan 2012

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Love it or not... you can't fault this film in any department. It prompts a lot of user reviews. And the reason for that is probably the story. From start to finish there is doubt about where the narrative is going in the viewers mind. That leads to all sorts of projection from the viewer about why things are happening in the way they are. In the end you get many different opinions about what was NOT seen and NOT known to the viewer. Viewers fill in the gaps themselves. It is a very clever script. And the result is a feeling of mystery and disturbance long after you've seen it. You won't forget it easily.
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scary if you are a 5 year old

By emperor10 (203 reviews) from newcastle upon tyne , 23 Nov 2011

was looking forward to this,heard so much about it.but frankly,i found it boring.30 minutes in,i found myself pressing fast forward a few times.
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Eerie and Scary.... But You Just Have To Watch It!

By Bethyboo (2 reviews) , 05 Oct 2011

This film is one of the best black and white films i have watched. Deborah Kerr portrays the governess of the two children, and gives the film justice.

This film is definaltly one of the eeriest and atmospheric film i have watched.
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