The Turning

Name: The Turning
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Released: January 24, 2020
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 35
Cast: Barbara Marten, Brooklynn Prince, Darlene Garr, Denna Thomsen, Finn Wolfhard

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 24, 2020 | PG-13

Starring: Barbara Marten, Brooklynn Prince, Darlene Garr, Denna Thomsen, Finn Wolfhard, Joely Richardson, Karen Egan, Kim Adis, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Huberman, Niall Greig Fulton

Summary: The Turning takes us to a mysterious estate in the Maine countryside, where newly appointed nanny Kate is charged with the care of two disturbed orphans, Flora and Miles. Quickly though, she discovers that both the children and the house are harboring dark secrets and things may not be as they appear.

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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IndieWire Jude Dry

Jan 23, 2020

The Turning announces Sigismondi as a bold and adept genre filmmaker, with an eye for detail and impeccable casting choices. Read full review

Empire James White

Jan 24, 2020

Unpacking classic fiction that has already been adapted a few times, once to critical acclaim, is no easy task. Yet while it’s not completely up to the challenge, The Turning at least offers up enough moody chills and a lead in Mackenzie Davis it’s not hard to root for as the craziness builds. Read full review

Courtney Howard

Jan 22, 2020

Lacking spine-tingling dread, taut tension, and the deservingly provocative ending needed to make its modern sentiments land, this re-imagining is less than a classic. Read full review

Jocelyn Noveck

Jan 24, 2020

It’s really not a good sign when a movie ends with a bold, shocking flourish and much of the audience can be heard muttering through the credits: “Wait, um ... WHAT?” Read full review

David Fear

Jan 25, 2020

Something vital definitely seems to have been lost in the translation, however, and what you’re left with is a retelling that feels deader than anything skulking around the shadows. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Jan 22, 2020

The Turning sacrifices narrative and emotional coherence in favor of a series of would-be scary set pieces that seem mainly designed to discourage aspiring nannies from pursuing the vocation. Read full review

Oliver Jones

Jan 24, 2020

The best thing about reviewing the new PG-13 horror movie The Turning is that you don’t have to worry about spoiling the ending because it doesn’t have one. It just, sort of, stops. Read full review

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Marrie

Jan 26, 2020

SOMEBODY SAID FINN IS GONNA FLOP AGAIN I Said NO AMAZING MOVIE FINN WOLFHARD

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OlympianLady

Jan 27, 2020

There were some creepy moments and good atmospheric settings that nudged my score up a little, but this is ultimately a very strange and seemingly incomplete movie. They didn't take advantage of their strengths, opting instead for sloppy edits and a divisive plotline which I know was meantThere were some creepy moments and good atmospheric settings that nudged my score up a little, but this is ultimately a very strange and seemingly incomplete movie. They didn't take advantage of their strengths, opting instead for sloppy edits and a divisive plotline which I know was meant to leave the audience uncertain, but instead just seemed to leave us all unfulfilled. Really not worth watching unless you're really that deep into the genre - and, even then, I'd suggest waiting for streaming or something.… Expand

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GinaK

Jan 24, 2020

An interesting horror film, especially if you like the genre and have seen both the classics and newer films. Visually the film is often arresting, as you would expect from this director, and the acting is surprisingly good and convincing. The main element the film lacked was a compellingAn interesting horror film, especially if you like the genre and have seen both the classics and newer films. Visually the film is often arresting, as you would expect from this director, and the acting is surprisingly good and convincing. The main element the film lacked was a compelling story line, although the well-cast actors, setting, and mood often made up for the weak script. Although this film fell far short of classic films like “The Innocents,” the excellent cast and the dark mood that this director managed to create held my interest in spite of some of the film’s weaknesses.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Feb 11, 2020

This film has only reminded me of how little the audiences nowadays demands from the horror genre.

The Turning is yet another perfect example where cliches and the most generic elements are the complete bet of the production to try to entertain and trust me when I say their bet is poor.

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BOWi

Jun 27, 2022

It's not my type of horror. This is some kind of psychological drama and thriller. Sadly, the "psychology" is limited to "going crazy". Masters like Mike Flanagan will use psychology as one tool from a whole toolbox in order to tell a great story, but this "The Turning" movie only use theIt's not my type of horror. This is some kind of psychological drama and thriller. Sadly, the "psychology" is limited to "going crazy". Masters like Mike Flanagan will use psychology as one tool from a whole toolbox in order to tell a great story, but this "The Turning" movie only use the phychology for horror. In a way, this is like a "body horror" movie, except you have to replace "body" for "mind" or "psychology": "psychological horror". Sadly, it's not a good story... People are going crazy for no reason and the story doesn't make any sense after only five or ten minutes.

I think this movie suffers from an identity crisis... It should not have been a surnatural horror movie. It just sucked. Also, I still don't understand the meaning of the title.… Expand

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BFM

Apr 18, 2020

An obnoxious chick-flick gone PG-13 fakeout-jumpscare horror, with the effects and cinematography of a 2006 direct-to-DVD movie.
Now with 50% more annoying, ugly kids that talk like adults and beg you to be punched in the kisser.

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RMDaud99

Apr 17, 2020

This is the worst movie I have ever watched within the entirety of my life. Some say only the intelligent will understand the movie and that my friends is absolutely incorrect. The plot is horrible and easily understood, you could watch the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes and stillThis is the worst movie I have ever watched within the entirety of my life. Some say only the intelligent will understand the movie and that my friends is absolutely incorrect. The plot is horrible and easily understood, you could watch the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes and still understand. Too much filler, horrible movie.… Expand

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