Trailer

Shirley

Runtime
1hr 47mins
Directed by
Josephine Decker
Featuring
Elizabeth Moss, Michael Stuhlbarg, Odessa Young
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Renowned horror writer Shirley Jackson (Elizabeth Moss) is on the precipice of writing her masterpiece when the arrival of newlyweds (Odessa Young and Logan Lerman) upends her meticulous routine and heightens tensions in her already tempestuous relationship with her philandering husband (Michael Stuhlbarg). The middle-aged couple, prone to ruthless barbs and copious afternoon cocktails, begins to toy mercilessly with the naïve young couple at their door.

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Plus, director Josephine Decker and writer Sarah Gubbins joined us for a livestreamed Q&A, moderated by filmmaker James Ponsoldt. Watch the recording below:

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Reviews
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A psychologically layered portrait of unapologetic womanhood that’s dangerously sensual and sumptuously rebellious.

Review Author
The Wrap
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Elizabeth Moss is phenomenal.

Review Author
SlashFilm
Review Text

A perversely entertaining take on a brief period of Shirley Jackson’s life gives Elisabeth Moss one of her most daring roles to date.

Review Author
The Guardian

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