Shirley.
In this semi-biographical film, a famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [New York, NY] : Neon, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2020. Based on the book by Susan Scarf Merrell. Wide screen (1.78:1). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Neon presents ; Los Angeles Media Fund presents ; a Killer Films production ; produced by Christine Vachon, David Hinojosa, Sue Naegle, Sarah Gubbins, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Elisabeth Moss ; screenplay by Sarah Gubbins ; directed by Josephine Decker. Music by Tamar-Kali ; editor, David Barker ; cinematographer, Sturla Brandth Grøvlen. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Elisabeth Moss, Michael Stuhlbarg, Odessa Young, Logan Lerman. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1; wide screen; Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound. |
Language Note: | In English with optional English subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Jackson, Shirley, 1916-1965 > Drama. Authors, American > 20th century > Drama. |
Genre: | Feature films. Fiction films. Biographical films. Film adaptations. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Administration | MO (Text) | 33126025448659 | New DVD | On holds shelf | - |
Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025448642 | DVD | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025448675 | DVD | Available | - |
- Allied Vaughn
Renowned horror writer Shirley Jackson is on the precipice of writing her masterpiece when the arrival of newlyweds upends her meticulous routine and heightens tensions in her already tempestuous relationship with her philandering husband. The middle-aged couple, prone to ruthless barbs and copious afternoon cocktails, begins to toy mercilessly with the naive young couple at their door. - Baker & Taylor
While writing a new work of horror fiction, Shirley Jackson's creative process and marriage are disrupted by the arrival of a newlywed couple who will be staying with her and her husband.