Shuvrajit Das Biswas
‘Shirley‘ is a biographical drama, based on the novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell. The story focuses on the life and eccentricities of Shirley Jackson, who’s a horror author of immense repute and has entered mainstream discussion once again after her story, ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ was made into the popular Netflix series. Despite being a film about an author’s life, ‘Shirley’ packs an interesting psychological punch, making it a must-watch. Here’s where you can stream ‘Shirley,’ but first, let us walk you through the plot.
What is Shirley About?
‘Shirley’ recounts the story of the eponymous horror author who finds the inspiration for her next tale after she and her husband take in a young couple. Stanley Hyman, Shirley’s husband, is a professor at Bennington College. They welcome a young couple who hopes to start a new life. Fred is Stanley’s teaching assistant, and his wife Rose is asked to help Shirley in her household chores but is quickly dragged into the author’s mysterious orbit.
Rose is resentful and the welcoming home soon turns nightmarish as Shirley unleashes a psycho-drama upon them, only to get fodder for her next novel. The tale unravels at an amazing pace and is accentuated by Elisabeth Moss’s fantastic performance as Shirley Jackson. Since the tale unfurls from the perspective of the fictional couple it becomes more relatable to viewers. Told in the style of one of Jackson’s Gothic short stories, the movie gives an insight into the author’s creative process rather than just being limited to a biopic that touches upon the details of her life.
Is Shirley on Netflix?
Netflix has a fantastic roster of films and biographies are no exception. The premiere streaming platform doesn’t have ‘Shirley’ yet, but you can check out ‘The Pianist‘ which is a heart-wrenching tale of Władysław Szpilman, during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw.
Is Shirley on Hulu?
Hulu has an amazing collection of films to cater to the diverse viewers on the platform. Subscribers are in luck because you can stream ‘Shirley’ on Hulu. Check it out here.
Is Shirley on Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is Netflix’s closest competitor in terms of content. The streaming site sources films and shows globally, but unfortunately ‘Shirley’ is not part of its regular roster. Nonetheless, you can acquire and stream the movie. Check it out here.
Where Can I Stream Shirley Online?
No subscription to Hulu? No worries. You can stream ‘Shirley’ on VOD services. Head over to Vudu or FandangoNow, where you can acquire and watch the movie. ‘Shirley’ is also available to those who have access to DirecTV.
Can I Stream Shirley Online For Free?
Since ‘Shirley’ is on Hulu, you can use the platform’s trial period to watch the movie for free. However, we would like to urge all our readers to pay for any art they consume.
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