Shirley

Shirley

R 2020 · 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.

Directed by Josephine Decker · Written by Sarah Gubbins

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