The Nightcomers
Seen it?1972 | 96 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Winner
- Marlon BrandoPeter Quint
- Stephanie BeachamMiss Jessel
- Thora HirdMrs. Grose
- Harry AndrewsMaster of the House
- Verna HarveyFlora
- Christopher EllisMiles
- Anna PalkNew Governess