1922 (2017) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Crime

Rated TV-MA | Threatrical Oct 20, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 42m
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1922 Plot Synopsis:

Featuring shades of Edgar Allen Poe's ["A Tell-tale Heart" and] "The Black Cat", 1922, with a Bonny and Clyde sub-plot, based on the Stephen King novella of the same name, centers on simple but proud farmer, Wilfred James, who, with the reluctant help of his teenage son, murders his wife to gain ownership of her inherited land. Shortly after, however, strange and supernatural occurrences begin to plague both James and his farm. Is it just simple bad luck, or is it the work of something much more sinister?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A simple yet proud farmer in the year 1922 conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.

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1922 Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
MPAA Rating: TV-MA
Runtime: 102 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Horror Subgenres:  Drama, Female Revenge, Madness, Police
Directors: Zak Hilditch
Stars: Thomas Jane, Molly Parker, Dylan Schmid, Kaitlyn Bernard, Neal McDonough … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 20, 2017
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / 1922 Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 20, 2017, Netflix: Oct 20, 2017
Writers: Stephen King, Zak Hilditch
Producers: Sammie Astaneh, Ian Bricke, Ross M. Dinerstein, Colin Frederick, Jamie Goehring, Zak Hilditch, Samantha Housman, Liz Kearney, Josh Kesselman, Kevin Leeson, Michael J. Urann, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Shawn Williamson
Editors: Merlin Eden
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