The Innocents (1961) by Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr. It's based on Henry James novel The Turn of the Screw, the screenplay adapted largely by Truman Capote.
It's obvious that this film was a great influence on Amenabar's The Others. Both films are great, but what I especially like about this one is the ambiguity that leads the way to different interpretations. Also, the gothic setting and black and white cinematography are beautiful.
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