Aug 17, 2018 kit annasophia robb, a difficult young girl, is sent to the mysterious blackwood boarding school when her heated temper becomes too much for her mother to handle. Kit was complaining to her mother that she didnt want to go to blackwood private school for girls because her friend tracy was not going, when they pulled up to the school, danher dad said that she would not be missing a thing while they. Knowing the theme of a book will help you better understand it and to know if you would want to read it or not. Kit experiences a vision of the building violently shaking. Down a dark hall, based on lois duncans classic 1974 ya novel, follows five teens sent to a boarding school for troubled girls. It is based on the novel of the same name by lois duncan. Down a dark hall is the only gothic novel that duncan ever wrote. Down a dark hall was one of the fewer books i read in junior high school that i liked. Its not her choiceher mother has married dan rheardon and is going on a yearlong honeymoon trip to europe. Want to start at the beginning of this down a dark hall reread. Why does the exclusive boarding school blackwood have only four s. 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 and veronica decide to investigate the room at the end of the dark hall.
Hi please like, comment, share, and subscribe and i will make more of these gameplays. Then her classmates begin to show extraordinary and unknown talents. With annasophia robb, uma thurman, isabelle fuhrman, victoria moroles. 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.
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 first act of this novel does an excellent job of building up mysterious tension of this ominous. Down a dark hall was originally published on september 26, 1974 by little, brown and company in hardcover. Down a dark hall down a dark hall audiobook, by lois duncan. Kit gordy sees blackwood hall towering over its black iron gates, and a wave of fear shivers through her, bringing one word to mind. Down a dark hall by lois duncan, first edition abebooks. Down a dark hall npr coverage of down a dark hall by lois duncan.
But kit settles into a routine, trying to ignore the rumors that the highly exclusive. Lois duncan suspicious and uneasy about the atmosphere at her new boarding school, fourteenyearold kit slowly realizes why she and the other three students at the school were selected. The story follows kit annasophia robb, one of five students at the mysterious blackwood boarding school thats run by headmistress madame duret uma thurman. The students suddenly develop new talents, with kit waking up one night playing a musical piece she has never heard. From start to finish, you could have never guessed the ending.
Down a dark hall by duncan, lois and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An allfemale boarding school hides dark secrets in down a dark hall, a superior supernatural chiller adapted from. The book follows kit gordy, who is sent to a boarding school where only four students are admitted including herself. 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 target audience for the book were younger teenage girls.
Madame duret and miss olonsky capture veronica while kit flees. After several suspensions and disciplinary charges including arson, kit gordy annasophia robb is offered a chance to attend the blackwood academy, run by madame duret uma thurman. At first sight, she sees the school and has immediate bad vibes. Lois duncan down a dark hall written by lois duncan is a book about a girl named kit gordy, going to a boarding school miles away from the closest town, which is a small. 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.
Oddly enough, the blackwood school has accepted only four studentskit, sandy, ruth, and lynda, quite possibly to ensure the book is not. When the internet doesnt work with your 1970s plot. 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 2018 movie official clip slumber party. Goodreads members who liked down a dark hall also liked.
Kit gordy sees blackwood hall towering over black iron gates, and she cant help thinking, this place is evil. Kit gordy sees blackwood hall towering over black iron gates, and she cant help thinking this place is evil. The movie is based on a book with the same title down a dark hall by lois duncan. Upon arriving, gordy finds that she is part of a class of only four students.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of down a dark hall by lois duncan. Down a dark hall lois duncan thrillers paperback april 19, 2011 by lois duncan author. It is about a 14yearold girl named kit gordy who is sent to an all girls school called blackwood. I read this book a few times in my life and always have really enjoyed it. Apr 19, 2011 a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turnnow a motion picture starring uma thurman and anna sophia robb. But kit settles into a routine, trying to ignore the rumors that the highly exclusive boarding.
Learn down a dark hall with free interactive flashcards. Down a dark hall is a young adult novel by lois duncan. 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. I can say with assurance that lois duncan has achieved her goal as a mysteryhorror author. School director cheerful tall, thin, black hair,olive skin,highboned face,straight nose,black brows,dark eyes.
Choose from 243 different sets of down a dark hall flashcards on quizlet. Down a dark hall by lois duncan, 9780316098984, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inside, they find files revealing that numerous other girls previously experienced similar possessions before being driven to suicide. Kit walks the dark halls and feels a penetrating chill. Nov 14, 20 hello thanksgiving is like half weeks away so i decide to read a book called down a dark hall so enjoy. Down a dark hall is an americanspanish supernatural horror film directed by rodrigo cortes and written by chris sparling and michael goldbach. She has published nearly 50 books for children, including i know what you did. 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. The film was released on august 17, 2018 with a limited release in theaters and a directto vod, by summit entertainment.
Ultimately, down a dark hall falls victim to familiar teen horror tropes. April corrigans life is turned upsidedown when she when. Durets new boarding school get their first sight of isolated blackwood manor only one word comes to their minds evil. Down a dark hall was the best lois duncan book i have ever read. The book follows kit gordy, who is sent to a boarding school where only four students are.
Kit annasophia robb, a difficult young girl, is sent to the mysterious blackwood boarding school when her heated temper becomes too much. But im glad ana and theas proposition gave me the motivation to finally check out down a dark hall. April corrigans life is turned upside down when she when she learns that her father has been working secretly undercover for the fbi. Down a dark hall by lois duncan 7222018 0 comments picture kit gordy is forced to attend blackwood hall while her mom and new stepdad go off on their honeymoon around europe. Kit annasophia robb is a typical movie teenager complete with. Down a dark hall is a 1974 young adult gothic novel by lois duncan. Her bestknown nonfiction book, who killed my daughter the true. The book isnt as widely read now as it was a few decades ago, but the movie should. 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. 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. Down a dark hall youll find moody atmosphere and unexpected chills. 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.
Lois duncan is an acclaimed suspense author for young adults. Written in 1974, prolific youngadult novelist lois duncans down a dark hall intriguingly anticipated some of the tropes of latterday ya fantasyfiction blockbusters. Down a dark hall 2018 movie official trailer uma thurman. 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. Duncan began writing the book after an editor, who had never seen a gothic novel aimed at young adults, suggested she try coming up with one.
The hit horror film i know what you did last summer 1997 was also adapted from a lois duncan novel. 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. Find books like down a dark hall from the worlds largest community of readers. Why does the exclusive boarding school blackwood have only four students. In the original book there were only 3 other girls besides kit. Sep 27, 2011 autumn leaves are falling, and we all know what that meanshalloween is just around the corner. Nov 20, 2014 that isnt actually the disturbing part of reading lois duncans down a dark hall 19742011 today. Even from the first, the book drew me into the intricate plot. Down a dark hall, by lois duncan kit is being sent to boarding school. One vampiric headmistress, played by the peerless uma thurman with a knowing dose of humor.
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. I love this authors books and the way she writes and is able to capture your attention, like r. Aug 16, 2018 down a dark hall directed by rodrigo cortes drama, fantasy, horror, thriller pg 1h 36m. Down a dark hall 1974, a young adult gothic novel by lois duncan, follows. Parents need to know that down a dark hall is based on the classic gothic ya novel by lois duncan. The imposing mansion sends a shiver of fear through her. These outside messages cant be taken out of the book, since reading them allows the. But kit settles into a routine, trying to ignore the rumors that the highly exclusive boarding school is haunted. When kit and the other three high espquotient pupils who have been chosen for mme. 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. Set in the sort of forbidding, remote boarding school for which parents should be. Its a story about this girl, kit, who attended this exclusive school, blackwood.
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