The Turn of the Screw

A cautious governess hired to care for Miles and Flora at Bly. She experiences unsettling visions and becomes convinced the house is haunted by Quint and Jessel. Her determination to protect the children drives the plot and culminates in a dramatic confrontation.

A skeptical, atheistic psychiatrist at the sanatorium who treats Ann. He seeks rational explanations for her experiences but is drawn into the possibility that something supernatural or deeply psychological is at play.

Ann's pupil who appears charming at first but becomes entwined with Bly's dark history. He is seen under Quint’s influence and ultimately dies amid the unfolding mystery.

Miles's sister and one of Ann's pupils. She witnesses or participates in Bly's strange happenings and features prominently in the unsettling dynamics surrounding the house.

The housekeeper who runs Bly and resists Ann’s warnings. She hints at Bly’s troubled past but prioritizes maintaining order and propriety over confronting the hauntings.

The aristocratic owner who hires Ann and imposes strict boundaries. His absence and aloof control shape the atmosphere and decisions at Bly.

The former governess buried at Bly and linked to the house’s tragic past. Her suicide and association with Quint contribute to the haunting atmosphere.

The former valet whose abusive legacy haunts Bly. His ghostly presence intensifies the danger and complicates Ann’s attempts to protect the children.

A staff member who warns Ann about Quint and recalls the war’s impact on Bly’s inhabitants. She is one of the few who acknowledges the danger.

The officer who appears after the tragedy, representing official inquiry and the tension between rational explanation and inexplicable events.