2020

1h 47m

6.1(192 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Mystery

Overview

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

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21 members

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Elisabeth Moss

Shirley Jackson

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Odessa Young

Rose Nemser / Paula

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Michael Stuhlbarg

Stanley Hyman

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Logan Lerman

Fred Nemser

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Victoria Pedretti

Katherine

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Robert Wuhl

Randy Fisher

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Paul O'Brien

Dean

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Orlagh Cassidy

Caroline

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Bisserat Tseggai

Peggy

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Allen McCullough

Norman

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Tony Manna

Drunken Fellow

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Molly Fahey

Faculty Wife

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Edward O'Blenis

Ralph Ellison

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Ryan Spahn

Drunk Cad

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Emily Decker

Prissy College Girl

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Production

Alex Sherman

Paula

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Ava Langford

Rose's Friend

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Thomas Racek

Party Guest

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Lexa Hayes

Party Goer

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Adelind Horan

Paula Double (uncredited)

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Steve Vinovich

Henry (uncredited)

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