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  • Nightmare Classics The Turn of the Screw (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 56 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Nightmare Classics

The Turn of the Screw (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 56 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A governess is hired to look after two neglected children, who show signs of having been corrupted by the insidious influence of the groom Peter Quint. Quint, although hanged for murder, still makes an appearance among the shadows of the ...See moreA governess is hired to look after two neglected children, who show signs of having been corrupted by the insidious influence of the groom Peter Quint. Quint, although hanged for murder, still makes an appearance among the shadows of the manor house along with Miss Jessel, a previous governess who took her own life. Written by hutch48 See less
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Director
Graeme Clifford (directed by)
Writers
James Mitchell Miller (teleplay by) (as James M. Miller) | Henry James (based on the novel by) | Robert Hutchison (co-writer)
Producer
Bridget Terry (produced by)
Composer
J. Peter Robinson (music by)
Cinematographer
Ronald M. Vargas Sr. (as Ron Vargas)
Editor
Conrad M. Gonzalez (as Conrad Gonzales)
Casting Director
Vicki Hillman (casting by)
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Aug 12, 1989

Release date
Aug 12, 1989 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Amy Irving
The Governess The Governess   See fewer
David Hemmings
Mister Harley Mister Harley   See fewer
Micole Mercurio
Mrs. Gross Mrs. Gross   See fewer
Olaf Pooley
John the Gardner John the Gardner   See fewer
Cameron Milzer
Miss Jessel Miss Jessel   See fewer
Linda Hunt
Title Opening Voice (voice) Title Opening Voice (voice)   See fewer
Bret Culpepper
Wyck the Groom (uncredited) Wyck the Groom (uncredited)   See fewer
Johnny Mask
Head Waiter (uncredited) Head Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
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