About the title
The 1960s. American writer Shirley Jackson, known for her frightening and dark stories, is in an agonizing search for inspiration. Her husband, Professor Stanley, invites a young assistant, Fred, who arrives together with his beautiful wife, Rose. She turns out to be an enthusiastic admirer of Shirley. But the famous writer has her own secrets, and living under one roof with the "genius of horror" will not pass without a trace for the guests.