The Haunting of Bly Manor

About The Haunting of Bly Manor

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About

The Haunting of Bly Manor is a horror TV show that serves as the second installment in the anthology series, The Haunting. It premiered on Netflix in October 2020. The series is loosely based on the 1898 horror novella, "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James.

The story takes place in the 1980s and follows a young American nanny, Dani Clayton, who is hired to care for two orphaned children at Bly Manor in England. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, eerie and supernatural occurrences start to happen, revealing the dark secrets of the manor.

The show explores themes of love, loss, grief, and the power of memories. It delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of past traumas.

Making / Production

The Haunting of Bly Manor was created by Mike Flanagan, who also served as the showrunner and director. The series is produced by Amblin Television and Paramount Television Studios.

The production team meticulously recreated the atmospheric and haunting setting of Bly Manor. The gothic mansion was brought to life with detailed set designs and intricate period costumes.

The show heavily relies on practical effects and subtle visual storytelling to create a sense of dread and suspense. The cinematography and lighting choices contribute to the eerie atmosphere of the series.

Actors

• Victoria Pedretti as Dani Clayton - A young American nanny hired to care for the children at Bly Manor.
• Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Peter Quint - A charming and mysterious man with a hidden agenda.
• T'Nia Miller as Hannah Grose - The housekeeper at Bly Manor.
• Rahul Kohli as Owen Sharma - The cook at Bly Manor.
• Tahirah Sharif as Rebecca Jessel - The former au pair at Bly Manor.
• Amelia Eve as Jamie - The gardener at Bly Manor.
• Henry Thomas as Henry Wingrave - The uncle of the children.
• Carla Gugino as The Storyteller - Provides narration and plays multiple roles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Haunting of Bly Manor features several nods and references to other works of literature, including Henry James' "The Jolly Corner" and "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes."
• The cast includes several actors who also appeared in the previous installment, The Haunting of Hill House.
• The series explores different types of ghosts and their manifestations, including the Lady in the Lake and the Faceless Boy.
• The character Dani Clayton is an LGBTQ+ representation, as she falls in love with another female character.

Awards

The Haunting of Bly Manor has received critical acclaim for its performances, storytelling, and atmospheric horror. While it may not have won any major awards, it has garnered nominations and recognition from various industry organizations.

Quotes

• "Fear is the relinquishment of logic, the willing relinquishing of reasonable patterns. We yield to it or we fight it, but we cannot meet it halfway." - Dani Clayton
• "Perfectly splendid." - Flora Wingrave
• "The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now." - The Storyteller

Music

The haunting and atmospheric score of The Haunting of Bly Manor was composed by The Newton Brothers. The music enhances the eerie and suspenseful moments throughout the series, adding to the overall sense of dread.

Soundtrack

• "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston
• "California Dreamin'" - The Mamas & The Papas
• "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - Eurythmics
• "Enjoy the Silence" - Depeche Mode
• "O Willow Waly" - The Innocents Soundtrack