Adaptation

Adaptation of 1950s Movie Based on West Virginia Serial Killer Captivates Audience

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 1955 film “The Night of the Hunter,” directed by actor Charles Laughton, is set in West Virginia and based on a 1953 novel by Moundsville native Davis Grubb. The inspiration for the story came from a real-life serial killer in the area. The plot revolves around Harry Powell, a menacing character … Read more

West Virginia-Based Film Adaptation On 1950s Book Inspired By Local Serial Killer

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CHARLESTON, WV – The 1955 film “The Night of the Hunter,” adapted from Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel, is based on a true story of a serial killer in West Virginia. Actor Charles Laughton directed the film, which was set and shot in West Virginia. The story starts by introducing Harry Powell, played by Robert Mitchum, … Read more