

The Nightcomers
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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- Released
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- Language
- English
- bondage
- corruption
- prequel
- murder
- mansion
- cruelty
- gothic horror
- masochist
- governess
- killer children
- orphan siblings
- bad influence
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical15 Feb 1972
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical29 Jul 1972
FranceFR
- Theatrical16 Mar 1973
GermanyDE
- Theatrical26 Oct 1972
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice Film Festival30 Aug 1971
- Theatrical1 Sept 1972
JapanJP
- TheatricalR18+21 Apr 1973
TürkiyeTR
- Theatrical29 Nov 1972
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The Nightcomers was released on 15 February 1972.
Audience reviews
1- W7/10
Wuchak
6/7/2021
_**Brando as a charismatic outcast at a manor in Victorian Britain**_ At the turn of the century in Victorian England, two orphans are raised at a remote manor by a beautiful governess (Stephanie Beacham), but a free-spirited gardener taints their upbringing and the governess’ virtue (Marlon Brando). Thora Hird plays the old biddy housekeeper. "The Nightcomers" (1971-1972) is a prequel to “The Turn of the Scre…
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