From Book to Film 2026: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)
- Sat, Jun 20
- Sun, Jun 21
Director: Katt Shea Run Time: 89 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2019
Starring: Andrew Matthew Welch, Linda Lavin, Sam Trammell, Sophia Lillis, Zoë Renee
Country: United States
Language: English
From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
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About the film:
Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community

About the filmmaker:
Katt Shea is an American filmmaker, writer, and actress known for her bold, genre-defying work in horror and thriller cinema. She gained cult acclaim directing films such as Poison Ivy, Stripped to Kill, and The Rage: Carrie 2, developing a reputation for stylish, character-driven stories centered on complex female protagonists. Across her career, Shea has become an influential voice in independent genre filmmaking, blending psychological tension with a distinctive visual sensibility.