The Turning

In 19th-century New York, Kate Barlow, a young woman haunted by the death of her husband, takes a job as a governess at a remote estate. She is tasked with caring for two orphaned children, Flora and Miles, who reside in a grand but isolated mansion. As Kate becomes increasingly attached to the children, she begins to experience unsettling events and visions, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its pacing slow and its plot convoluted. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver on its atmospheric and psychological horror potential.

• Praised for its gothic atmosphere and strong performances from its lead actors.

• Criticized for its deliberate pacing and a narrative that struggles to build suspense.

• Often described as visually striking but ultimately unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the film's artistic direction and moody ambiance, while others found it confusing and lacking in genuine scares.

The film is based on Henry James's 1898 novella 'The Turn of the Screw', which has been adapted multiple times for film and television.