Shirley Jackson

Writing

Shirley Jackson

Born December 14, 1916 · San Francisco, California, USA

Died August 8, 1965 · aged 48

Shirley Hardie Jackson was an American writer, known primarily for her works of horror and mystery. Over the duration of her career, which spanned over two decades, she composed six novels, two memoirs, and over 200 short stories. Wikipedia

Known For

The HauntingThe Haunting · 1999
The Haunting
5.51999
MovieHorrorThriller
Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
The HauntingThe Haunting · 1963
The Haunting
7.11963
MovieHorror
Dr. John Markway recruits three strangers for a sleep-disorder study at the eerie and isolated Hill House. It soon becomes clear his real interest lies in the mansion itself and its sinister history, as they are forced to confront the nature of its horror…
We Have Always Lived in the CastleWe Have Always Lived in the Castle · 2019
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
5.52019
MovieMysteryThriller
In Shirleyville, Vermont, during the sixties, sisters Merricat and Constance, along with their ailing uncle Julian, confined to a wheelchair, live isolated in a big mansion located on the hill overlooking the town, tormented by the memories of a family tragedy occurred six years ago. The arrival of cousin Charles will threaten the fragile equilibrium of their minds, haunted by madness, fear and superstition.
The LotteryThe Lottery · 1996
The Lottery
6.01996
MovieTV MovieDrama
Returning to his small hometown of Icara, Maine, a man discovers its horrible secret -- a bizarre, clandestine ritual that led to his mother's early death and his father's insanity.
LizzieLizzie · 1957
Lizzie
6.91957
MovieDrama
A psychiatrist treats a woman of three faces: neurotic Elizabeth, wanton Lizzie, and charming Beth.
ZiziZizi · 1982
Zizi
8.51982
MovieDramaHorror
Based on Shirley Jackson's eerie short story The Summer People.
The LotteryThe Lottery · 1969
The Lottery
7.01969
MovieHorrorMystery
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
Come Along with MeCome Along with Me · 1982
Come Along with Me
6.31982
MovieComedyTV Movie
Newly-widowed Mabel Lederer, who has psychic and mediumistic abilities, sells her house and belongings, changes her name, and moves to a new town. There she rents a room in a boarding house and holds a seance with the other tenants, with comical results.

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