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Shirley

2020-09-11 · 107 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.

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Directors
Josephine Decker
Production companies
Killer Films, Los Angeles Media Fund
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 230,441

Top Cast

Elisabeth MossElisabeth MossShirley Jackson
Odessa YoungOdessa YoungRose Nemser / Paula
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargStanley Hyman
Logan LermanLogan LermanFred Nemser
Victoria PedrettiVictoria PedrettiKatherine
Robert WuhlRobert WuhlRandy Fisher
Paul O'BrienPaul O'BrienDean
Orlagh CassidyOrlagh CassidyCaroline
Bisserat TseggaiBisserat TseggaiPeggy
Allen McCulloughAllen McCulloughNorman
Tony MannaTony MannaDrunken Fellow
Molly FaheyMolly FaheyFaculty Wife
Edward O'BlenisRalph Ellison
Ryan SpahnRyan SpahnDrunk Cad
Emily DeckerPrissy College Girl
Alex ShermanPaula
Ava LangfordRose's Friend
Thomas RacekParty Guest
Lexa HayesLexa HayesParty Goer
Adelind HoranAdelind HoranPaula Double (uncredited)

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