Shirley – D'A

Synopsis

A horror novel writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple and paranormal events start to happen. It will be then when Shirley will begin to write one of her most famous books: The Curse of Hill House. Produced by Martin Scorsese and based on the mythical writer Shirley Jackson, the queen of horror.

Themes

Biographic North American Cinema Female Director Drama Feminism Literature

Filmmaker

Josephine Decker

Actress, filmmaker, and performance artist. As of 2020 she has directed four experimental feature films: the psychological thriller Butter on the Latch (2013), the erotic thriller Thou Wast Mild and Lovely (2014), the drama Madeline’s Madeline (2018), and the semi-biographical thriller Shirley (2020). She also co-directed the documentary Bi the Way (2008) with Brittany Blockman.

Filmography: Shirley (2020), Madeline's Madeline (2018), Thou Wast Mild and Lovely (2014), Butter on the Latch (2013), Me the Terrible (curtmetratge, 2012)

Film information

Director:	Josephine Decker
Script:	Sarah Gubbins, based on the book written by Susan Scarf Merrell
With:	Elisabeth Moss, Logan Lerman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Odessa Young, Ryan Spahn, Allen McCullough, Thomas Racek, Molly Fahey, Steve Vinovich
Contact:	Youplanet Pictures
Country:	USA
Year:	2020
Format:	DCP
Length:	107 min
Language:	English
Subtitles:	Spanish
Edition:	2021

Awards and festivals

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Special Jury Prize

HOLLYWOOD CRITICS ASSOTIATION MIDSEASON AWARDS
Best Indie Film

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