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Sep 29, 1996 · A drama horror thriller about a man who returns to his hometown and discovers a dark secret of a ritual called the lottery. Starring Dan Cortese, Keri Russell, Veronica Cartwright and others, directed by Daniel Sackheim.
- (1.1K)
- Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Daniel Sackheim
- 1996-09-29
"The Lottery" is a short story by Shirley Jackson that was first published in The New Yorker on June 26, 1948. [a] The story describes a fictional small American community that observes an annual tradition known as "the lottery", which is intended to ensure a good harvest and purge the town of bad omens.
- Shirley Jackson
- 1948
Read what people thought of the short film adaptation of Shirley Jackson's story, The Lottery, which depicts a disturbing annual ritual in a small town. See how the film influenced their writing, thinking and emotions.
Jun 17, 2022 · A comedy drama based on the true story of a couple who win the lottery and use the money to revive their small town. Starring Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson and more, directed by David Frankel.
- (25K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- David Frankel
- 2022-06-17
Mar 4, 2024 · A film adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story about a disturbing annual ritual in a small town. The film is shocking for its matter-of-fact tone and its depiction of the banality of evil.
Aug 21, 2009 · Aura Pictures' adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic story. Dir: Augustin Kennady. Writer: S. Jackson & A. Rando. Featuring "The Omen"'s Seamus Davey-Fitzp...
- 10 min
- 517.9K
- StraightAProductions
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Nov 24, 2023 · The Lottery, a 1996 made-for-television movie based on Shirley Jackson's classic short story, stars Keri Russell and Dan Cortese.
