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Shirley

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 47m
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6.1/10
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Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (2020)
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.
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A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Josephine Decker
  • Writers
    • Sarah Gubbins(screenplay by)
    • Susan Scarf Merrell(based on the book written by)
  • Stars
    • Elisabeth Moss
    • Odessa Young
    • Michael Stuhlbarg
Top credits
  • Director
    • Josephine Decker
  • Writers
    • Sarah Gubbins(screenplay by)
    • Susan Scarf Merrell(based on the book written by)
  • Stars
    • Elisabeth Moss
    • Odessa Young
    • Michael Stuhlbarg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 138User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 25 nominations

    Videos4

    "Madness" Trailer
    Trailer 1:36
    "Madness" Trailer
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    Trailer 1:53
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    Shirley
    Trailer 1:36
    Shirley
    Elisabeth Moss Isn't Done Playing Shirley Jackson
    Clip 3:08
    Elisabeth Moss Isn't Done Playing Shirley Jackson

    Photos71

    Elisabeth Moss and Odessa Young in Shirley (2020)
    Elisabeth Moss at an event for Shirley (2020)
    Michael Stuhlbarg at an event for Shirley (2020)
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    Josephine Decker at an event for Shirley (2020)
    Sarah Gubbins at an event for Shirley (2020)
    Elisabeth Moss at an event for Shirley (2020)
    Elisabeth Moss and Josephine Decker at an event for Shirley (2020)
    Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (2020)
    Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (2020)
    Odessa Young in Shirley (2020)

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    Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss
    • Shirley Jacksonas Shirley Jackson
    Odessa Young
    Odessa Young
    • Rose Nemseras Rose Nemser…
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Stanley Hymanas Stanley Hyman
    Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman
    • Fred Nemseras Fred Nemser
    Victoria Pedretti
    Victoria Pedretti
    • Katherineas Katherine
    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Randy Fisheras Randy Fisher
    Paul O'Brien
    Paul O'Brien
    • Deanas Dean
    Orlagh Cassidy
    Orlagh Cassidy
    • Carolineas Caroline
    Bisserat Tseggai
    Bisserat Tseggai
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Allen McCullough
    Allen McCullough
    • Normanas Norman
    Tony Manna
    Tony Manna
    • Drunken Fellowas Drunken Fellow
    Molly Fahey
    Molly Fahey
    • Faculty Wifeas Faculty Wife
    • (as Molly Elizabeth Fahey)
    Edward O'Blenis
    Edward O'Blenis
    • Ralph Ellisonas Ralph Ellison
    Ryan Spahn
    Ryan Spahn
    • Drunk Cadas Drunk Cad
    Vincent McCauley
    Vincent McCauley
    • Grad Studentas Grad Student
    Emily Decker
    Emily Decker
    • Prissy College Studentas Prissy College Student
    Kecia Lewis
    Kecia Lewis
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Alexandria Sherman
    • Paulaas Paula
    • Director
      • Josephine Decker
    • Writers
      • Sarah Gubbins(screenplay by)
      • Susan Scarf Merrell(based on the book written by)
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    • Trivia
      The missing Bennington College student referred to in the film was Paula Jean Welden who, while off campus, disappeared on December 1, 1946 while walking on Vermont's Long Trail hiking route.
    • Goofs
      The death cap mushrooms Shirley points to don't resemble death cap mushrooms at all, which are usually white and flat-capped. It's entirely possible this is another example of Shirley's psychological manipulation.
    • Quotes

      Shirley Jackson: [to Rose] Let's pray for a boy. The world is too cruel to girls.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Quick Movie Reviews: Guns Akimbo, Honey Boy, Da 5 Bloods, Becky, The Lovebirds & More! (2020)
    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews138

    Review
    Top review
    Surely nobody thought this out beforehand.
    But the filmmakers decided to make this film anyway despite a flawed script. Dismal directing and over-the-top performances. This film is so damn boring unless you are interested in looking at close-ups of Elizabeth Moss without makeup emoting strange faces at the camera in scene after scene. Just didn't work.
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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ширлі
    • Production companies
      • Los Angeles Media Fund (LAMF)
      • Killer Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $275,863
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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