{"product_id":"9781844573431","title":"The Innocents","description":"Jack Clayton's gothic masterpiece \u003cem\u003eThe Innocents\u003c\/em\u003e, though not a commercial success on its release in 1961, has been hailed as one of the greatest psychological thrillers of all time. Dividing reviewers with its ambiguous depiction of ghosts, the film ignited a debate about the aesthetics of horror which still rages today.\u003cp\u003eIn this stimulating introduction to \u003cem\u003eThe Innocents\u003c\/em\u003e, Sir Christopher Frayling traces the film from its genesis in the original novel \u003cem\u003eThe Turn of The Screw\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry James, via contemporary critical contexts and William Archibald's 1950 stage adaptation of the same name, to the screenplay by William Archibald, Truman Capote and John Mortimer. Drawing on unpublished material from Jack Clayton's archive – including Capote's handwritten drafts for the film – and interviews with Deborah Kerr, Freddie Francis, and John Mortimer, Frayling explores how this classic ghost story came to life on screen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special edition features original cover artwork by Matthew Young.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BFI Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062038282480,"sku":"9781844573431","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781844573431_p0.jpg?v=1763742628","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781844573431","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}