The Innocents
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.
Critics Sentiment
Miles begins yelling obscene insults and laughing maniacally while Quint appears
Miss Giddens interviews with the wealthy bachelor uncle
The film builds from the atmospheric early setup to the shocking climax where Miles has his violent outburst, representing a jump from 7.0 to 9.2 as psychological tension explodes into genuine horror.
Critics consistently praise The Innocents as a masterpiece of atmospheric horror that builds steadily from its haunting opening to a devastating climax. The film maintains high regard throughout for its Gothic cinematography, Deborah Kerr's paranoid performance, and the children's unsettling portrayals. While the early exposition receives more modest praise, the supernatural encounters and psychological deterioration earn widespread critical acclaim, culminating in a powerful and ambiguous ending that lingers with viewers.
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