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Inwood Library Film Screening “The Innocents” (1961)

Published: July 17, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: July 22, 2026
Where: Inwood Library – Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building

Address: 4790 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, United States

Phone: +1 212-942-2445

The Innocents (1961) is one of the greatest psychological horror films ever made, blending gothic atmosphere, haunting cinematography, and unsettling ambiguity. Directed by Jack Clayton and based on Henry James’s classic novella The Turn of the Screw, the film follows a young governess who begins to suspect that the two children in her care are being influenced by sinister supernatural forces. As strange events unfold, the line between reality and imagination becomes increasingly blurred.

Featuring Deborah Kerr in a remarkable performance and stunning black-and-white photography, The Innocents remains a masterclass in suspense that relies on suggestion rather than shock. Whether viewed as a ghost story or a portrait of psychological unraveling, this timeless classic continues to captivate audiences more than six decades after its release.

Time: 2:00-3:45 pm EDT

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