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.
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)
Awards
Special Jury Prize
HOLLYWOOD CRITICS ASSOTIATION MIDSEASON AWARDS
Best Indie Film
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