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Shirley is a 2020 American biographical drama film directed by Josephine Decker and written by Sarah Gubbins, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell, which formed a "largely fictional story" around novelist Shirley Jackson during the time period she was writing her 1951 novel Hangsaman. [4]
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- Shirley, by Susan Scarf Merrell
Jun 5, 2020 · A film based on a book that fantasizes about the life of horror writer Shirley Jackson, who takes in a young couple and inspires her next book from their relationship. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Odessa Young, directed by Josephine Decker.
- Josephine Decker
- 149
- 2 min
Elisabeth Moss stars as Shirley Jackson, a famous author who struggles with creativity and mental health. The film explores her relationship with her husband, a young couple, and her fictional characters in a style inspired by her own writing.
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- Josephine Decker
- R
- Elisabeth Moss
Jun 5, 2020 · A film adaptation of the novel by Susan Scarf Merrell, based on the life of Shirley Jackson, the author of "The Lottery" and "We Have Always Lived in the Castle". The film explores the themes of Jackson's horror stories, such as the claustrophobia of small village life, the treachery among women, and the horror of the unknown.
Shirley | Rotten Tomatoes. TRAILER. List. Netflix. Watch Shirley with a subscription on Netflix. Regina King does a stellar job in Shirley 's title role, imbuing this fairly standard biopic with...
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- John Ridley
- PG-13
- Regina King
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A horror film based on the life of Shirley Jackson, a famous writer who struggles with her craft and her marriage while taking in a young couple. The film explores the tensions, secrets and betrayals that unfold among the characters as Shirley works on her masterpiece Hangsaman.
