Today marks the centenary of the birth of Shirley Jackson. If you've never seen this 1969 short film adaptation of her classic 1948 short story "The Lottery," do yourself a favor and watch it! Wow I can still remember the chills it gave me when I watched it in my 9th grade English class. Read Jackson's obituary from the New York Times as well... her reputation was secure even in 1965.
I was traumatized by that film as well. Here is a recent blog post I wrote about the experience, and re-reading "The Haunting of Hill House." She is a true master of the macabre.
I was traumatized by that film as well. Here is a recent blog post I wrote about the experience, and re-reading "The Haunting of Hill House." She is a true master of the macabre.
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