Turn of the Screw

A young governess arrives at an isolated English estate, only to discover that the children in her care are haunted by terrifying ghosts.

Henry James’s quintessential ghost story is narrated by an inexperienced governess who takes charge of two orphaned children, Flora and Miles, at the remote Bly estate. Soon, she begins seeing the sinister apparitions of former servants—Peter Quint and Miss Jessel—who died under mysterious circumstances. Terrified, she realizes the ghosts are trying to possess the children's innocent souls, leading to a chilling psychological struggle between the living and the dead. This haunting classic has been adapted into famous horror films and stage operas.

➤ Highlights

• Isolated Estate: A remote English mansion hides a dark, supernatural secret.
• Sinister Apparitions: The governess spots the terrifying ghosts of former staff members.
• Corrupted Children: The ghosts appear to exert a dark, hypnotic control over the kids.
• Psychological Tension: A chilling ambiguity blurs the line between madness and real haunting.
• Cinematic Horror: The ghost story has been successfully adapted into major horror films.