Based on the book down a dark hall, written by lois duncan and published by little brown in 1974. Set in the sort of forbidding, remote boarding school for which parents should be. When kit and the other three high espquotient pupils who have been chosen for mme. This revised edition released in 2011 modernized the novel by introducing cell phones, texting and the internet. Down a dark hall by lois duncan lost classics of teen.
It is based on the novel of the same name by lois duncan. Down a dark hall star annasophia robb takes on the. In conclusion, its a bit of a shame i didnt get a chance to read more of duncans novels when i was younger. Down a dark hall is the only gothic novel that duncan ever wrote. But kit settles into a routine, trying to ignore the rumors that the highly exclusive boarding. The story still resonates despite the years that have passed. The book isnt as widely read now as it was a few decades ago, but the movie should still appeal to fans of scary stories and. Everything you need to know about down a dark hall movie.
Kit and veronica decide to investigate the room at the end of the dark hall. When kit woke up that morning she felt as if she had never slept, she realized that her right hand was cramped, and the music book that was on her desk was half filled. Down a dark hall star annasophia robb takes on the bustle booth. I feel now as though ive been sitting all my life inside a box, and suddenly someone is lifting the lid and i can look up and see the stars. Aug 16, 2018 down a dark hall directed by rodrigo cortes drama, fantasy, horror, thriller pg 1h 36m. Down a dark hall written by lois duncan is not her best book but overall i believe that it is a good book that should be read by anyone looking for a good book. Kit experiences a vision of the building violently shaking. Aug 15, 2018 down a dark hall is set in the present day, but it has the feel of a gothic thriller from the 19th century. The first act of this novel does an excellent job of building up mysterious tension of this ominous school that is the setting for the story. Parents need to know that down a dark hall is based on the classic gothic ya novel by lois duncan. Down a dark hall and millions of other books are available for instant access. An allfemale boarding school hides dark secrets in down a dark hall, a superior supernatural chiller adapted from lois duncans 1974 novel. Down a dark hall 1974, a young adult gothic novel by lois duncan, follows.
Down a dark hall is unlike any other horror flick out in 2018. A troubled teen named kit gordy is forced to join the exclusive blackwood boarding school, just to find herself trapped by dark forces around its mysterious headmistress, madame duret. The students suddenly develop new talents, with kit waking up one night playing a musical piece she has never heard. The target audience for the book were younger teenage girls. The imposing mansion sends a shiver of fear through her. The book isnt as widely read now as it was a few decades ago, but the movie should. Down a dark hall is an example of how much an ending can really ruin a movie, uma thurman and annasophia robb both give pretty solid performances. Nov 20, 2014 that isnt actually the disturbing part of reading lois duncans down a dark hall 19742011 today. The first young adult novel ive read as an adult is down a dark hall, the supernatural mystery by lois duncan first published in. Annasophia robb in down a dark hall 2018 uma thurman and rodrigo cortes in down a dark hall 2018 annasophia robb in. The film was released on august 17, 2018 with a limited release in theaters and a directto vod, by summit entertainment.
Apr 19, 2011 a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turnnow a motion picture starring uma thurman and anna sophia robb. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of down a dark hall by lois duncan. Aug 14, 2018 an allfemale boarding school hides dark secrets in down a dark hall, a superior supernatural chiller adapted from lois duncans 1974 novel. Kit gordy sees blackwood hall towering over black iron gates, and she cant help thinking, this place is evil. Then professor farley came in and looked at the portrait he said it looked very professional. Down a dark hall by duncan, lois and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inside, they find files revealing that numerous other girls previously experienced similar possessions before being driven to suicide. When the internet doesnt work with your 1970s plot. One vampiric headmistress, played by the peerless uma thurman with a knowing dose of humor.
A paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turnnow a motion picture starring uma thurman and anna sophia robb. This week i will be telling you why i enjoy these chilling characteristics. Down a dark hall by duncan, lois, 1934publication date 1983 topics supernatural, supernatural. Down a dark hall is a 1974 young adult gothic novel by lois duncan. The movie is based on a book with the same title down a dark hall by lois duncan. Down a dark hall based on lois duncans novel, the movie follows kit gordy, a new student at the exclusive blackwood boarding school. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Durets new boarding school get their first sight of isolated blackwood manor only one word comes to their minds evil. Originally published in 1974, it has now been updated for 2011 with some extra lines thrown in about why our intrepid heroine doesnt just use her mobile phone or the internet to summon help. Down a dark hall 2018 down a dark hall movie down a. In an ideal world, the compelling onpaper features of down a dark hall, an adaptation of the classic 1974 youngadult thriller by the celebrated author lois duncan of i know what you did last summer, would translate.
Kit, sandy and ruth were in the parlor before dinner and lynda came in and said that she had done kits portrait, she showed it to kit then the other girls came to look at. She cant help but think that the school is evil because of the sinister headmistress in charge of it. Down a dark hall is set in the present day, but it has the feel of a gothic thriller from the 19th century. The writing is also pretty solid as well which leads to some well done scenes, but then the ending shows its face. Down a dark hall is more stylish than scary, although its foreboding atmosphere may raise a few goosebumps among younger viewers. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Kit was troubled but she didnt have a criminal past, neither did any of the other girls. The book isnt as widely read now as it was a few decades ago, but the movie. In the original book there were only 3 other girls besides kit. But kit, one of only four girls at this highly exclusive boarding school, realizes she has to at least make it through to winter break, and so she tries to. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This time, down a dark hall star annasophia robb is leaving her mark in the bustle booth. The school, quiet enough at first, soon begins to manifest supernatural features.
Madame duret and miss olonsky capture veronica while kit flees. The book follows kit gordy, who is sent to a boarding school where only four students are admitted including herself. Oct 31, 2011 in conclusion, its a bit of a shame i didnt get a chance to read more of duncans novels when i was younger. Upon arriving, gordy finds that she is part of a class of only four students. Down a dark hall by lois duncan, 9780316098984, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Down a dark hall is a young adult novel by lois duncan. Down a dark hall was one of the fewer books i read in junior high school that i liked. Down a dark hall by lois duncan overdrive rakuten overdrive. Written in 1974, prolific youngadult novelist lois duncans down a dark hall intriguingly anticipated some of the tropes of latterday ya fantasyfiction blockbusters. Sep 01, 1974 the first young adult novel ive read as an adult is down a dark hall, the supernatural mystery by lois duncan first published in 1974.
Personal purchase sometimes it is great to go back and readreread those old stories you loved from the past. Down a dark hall 2018 movie official trailer uma thurman. Down a dark hall was originally published on september 26, 1974 by little, brown and company in hardcover. Kit annasophia robb, a difficult young girl, is sent to the mysterious blackwood boarding school when her heated temper becomes too much f. This week im writing about the chilling characteristics in down a dark hall, written by lois duncan. Im writing about this book again because ive not had enough time to start another one. That isnt actually the disturbing part of reading lois duncans down a dark hall 19742011 today. She has published nearly 50 books for children, including i know what you did last. These outside messages cant be taken out of the book, since reading them allows the.
She hopes her unsettled feelings will change once the school is full of chattering. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Kit annasophia robb is a typical movie teenager complete with. But im glad ana and theas proposition gave me the motivation to finally check out down a dark hall. Kit runs back in to try and save lynda, but becomes trapped in the titular long, dark hall, preparing to meet her own fiery death, when the spirit of her dead father appears once more and guides her to. Plus this one goes full on gothic in the setting and also includes spiritual possession. Down a dark hall 1974, a young adult gothic novel by lois duncan, follows kit gordy, whose parents send her away to a boarding school. Kit annasophia robb, a difficult young girl, is sent to the mysterious blackwood boarding school when her heated temper becomes too much. With annasophia robb, uma thurman, isabelle fuhrman, victoria moroles. I was in fourth grade when this book made its debut. Because it was fun choice for a book to read in a single sitting, on a blustery and cold night a few days before halloween. Down a dark hall down a dark hall audiobook, by lois duncan.
If you only read one lois duncan book, make sure its down a dark hall. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Sandy told kit that the same thing happened to her, she had wrote another poem, it was sandys handwriting but it was in french. The book follows kit gordy, who is sent to a boarding school where only four students are. The first act of this novel does an excellent job of building up mysterious tension of this ominous. Kit gordy sees blackwood hall towering over its black iron gates, and a wave of fear shivers through her, bringing one word to mind. I can say with assurance that lois duncan has achieved her goal as a mysteryhorror author. Ruth could not believe that lynda had drew it because she had never had a talent for drawing.
Down a dark hall was the best lois duncan book i have ever read. Down a dark hall on dvd october 16, 2018 starring isabelle fuhrman, annasophia robb, noah silver, taylor russell. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The story follows kit annasophia robb, one of five students at the mysterious blackwood boarding school thats run by headmistress madame duret uma thurman. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Personally i think girls would enjoy this book more just because the main characters are girls and they might possible relate or feel what they are feeling as they read this book. Last week i told you what i enjoyed about the book.
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