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The Lottery

ShortHorrorMystery

Duration

19m

Release

2 Jan 1969

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.

Plot

An adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story of the same name, "The Lottery" tells the story of a shocking annual tradition in a small village.

Cast

Olive DunbarWilliam 'Billy' BenedictWilliam Fawcett

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10

Details

Director

Larry Yust

Writers

Shirley JacksonLarry Yust
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