Movie · 1961
Is The Innocents based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Innocents is based on the works The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (1898) and The Innocents by William Archibald.
The movie was released in 1961.
The book behind The Innocents
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry James · first published 1898 · fantasy, Gothic fiction, ghost story
1898 novella by Henry James.
Other adaptations of The Turn of the Screw
- The Turning (film, 2020)
Common questions
Is The Innocents based on a book?
Yes. The Innocents is based on the works The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (1898) and The Innocents by William Archibald.
Who wrote the book The Innocents is based on?
The Turn of the Screw was written by Henry James and William Archibald and first published in 1898.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Turn of the Screw before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Henry James's books
- The Heiress (film, 1949)
- The Portrait of a Lady (film, 1996)
- The Wings of the Dove (film, 1997)
- The Bostonians (film, 1984)
- The Green Room (film, 1978)
- What Maisie Knew (film, 2012)