Movie "Full Circle" (1976)

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    " She had no one to play with for thirty years…"
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    Runtime 1 hr 38 min
    Budget CA$ 1 100 000
    Premiere: World February 9, 1978
    Premiere: USA May 29, 1981
    Digital: World June 19, 2016
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    Also Known As
    The Haunting of Julia United States

    Description

    After her daughter’s death, wealthy American homemaker Julia Lofting moves to London to restart her life. All seems well until she is haunted by the ghosts of other children while mourning for her own.

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    The Book Behind the Film "Full Circle" (1976)

    About the Book

    The film "Full Circle" is based on the novel Julia by Peter Straub. Published in 1975, the book is a horror novel that delves into themes of grief, loss, and the supernatural. It tells the story of a woman named Julia Lofting who, after the tragic death of her daughter, moves into a new house in London, only to find herself haunted by mysterious and unsettling occurrences.

    About the Author

    Peter Straub was an American author known for his work in the horror genre. He gained fame for his ability to blend psychological depth with supernatural elements, creating stories that are both eerie and emotionally resonant. Julia was one of his earlier works, and it helped establish his reputation as a master of horror fiction.

    Film Adaptation

    The film adaptation, titled "Full Circle" in the UK and "The Haunting of Julia" in the US, follows the general plot of Straub's novel but makes some changes to fit the cinematic format. While the core story of a grieving mother encountering supernatural phenomena remains intact, certain elements and character details may differ to enhance the visual and dramatic impact of the film. The adaptation captures the novel's haunting atmosphere and psychological tension, staying true to the spirit of Straub's work.

    Analysis

    Film scholar Barbara Creed considers Full Circle an example of numerous supernatural horror films that utilize ghost children as a means of exploring humans' relationships to death, particularly the "dual (earthly/spiritual) nature of the little girl, and her propensity for entering other worlds... [the film] presents a mother-daughter bond as particularly conducive to ghosts and haunting." Writer Kim Newman compares the film to Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now (1973) due to its shared themes of the supernatural and the grief of losing a child, which unwittingly leads a mourning parent to their own demise.

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