Get ready for a deep dive into the chilling world of Henry James’ novella The Turn of the Screw and its haunting Netflix adaptation, The Haunting of Bly Manor. In this episode, we break down the timeless psychological thriller that has been sending shivers down readers' spines for over a century. We’ll explore how the novella's themes of ambiguity, fear, and unreliable narration translate into the ghostly, gothic atmosphere of The Haunting of Bly Manor. How does the show expand on the novella’s story? What elements of The Turn of the Screw remain at the core of Bly Manor? We’ll discuss all the heart-stopping moments and dig into the ways in which the series weaves in additional themes like love, grief, and the haunting passage of time.Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri.Content Warnings: Psychological manipulation, mental illness, death of children, ghosts/supernatural, ambiguous reality, isolation, fear, murder, grief/loss, drowning/suffocation, possession, abusive relationships, violenceBooks & Adaptations Mentioned: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (1898) The Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix, 2020) The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix, 2018)Question of the Episode: What’s your favorite ghost story or haunted house tale?Share your opinions with us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, or email us at
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