Michael hornburgs book downers grove has been adapted into a movie the curse of downers grove that is scheduled to be released aug. Downers grove is a 1999 american comingofage horror novel by michael hornburg. My biggest beef was,hands down, the portrayal of downers grove youth. Based on the 1999 novel downers grove by michael hornburg, the film stars kevin zegers, bella heathcote, penelope mitchell, lucas till, zane holtz, helen slater, and tom arnold. Downers grove books that changed the world kindle edition by hornburg, michael. And though ellis has adapted one of own his books to a screenplay, hes just written his first adaptation of a book thats not his. The curse of downers grove is an adaptation of hornburgs book downers grove. While it doesnt look like anything too special, the film is intriguing. A new film from director derek martini and writer bret easton ellis is slated for a dual theatrical and home release on august 21st, indiewire reports. Aug 31, 2015 downers grove native michael hornburg is shown in paris, france, during the time he wrote the novel that is now the basis for the thriller the curse of downers grove. Downers south grad not happy with movie version of his book. Author michael hornburg spoke with for an exclusive about the new film the curse of downers grove which is in theaters and digital hd on august 21 st and on vod, dvd and bluray on september 1 st the curse of downers grove is an adaptation of hornburgs book downers grove. From the author of bongwater, an electrifying portrayal of adolescent angst.
Like hovering wasps and bees drilled into the moist nectar oozing from the. Chrissie and her friend tracy think the handsome mechanic at the local gas station may be her ticket to somewhere fun, but along the way she has a disastrous. Buy a cheap copy of downers grove book by michael hornburg. New cast, director sign on for film adaptation of downers. The only actual shot of downers grove in the movie is a picture of our iconic water tower. In downers grove, michael hornburg gives us an affecting fictional portrait of chrissie swanson, a young woman on. Downers grove by michael hornburg 2001, paperback, reprint. Downers grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson, a high school senior for whom graduating has become a. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Its plot centers on the last two weeks of teenage girls life as a high school student growing up in downers grove, illinois. The beachwood reporter the real curse of downers grove. If you dont like books that are heavily reliant on character development, then look elsewhere. Michael hornburg after beating off a rapist, chrissie, a 17yearold illinois girl in her last year in high school, becomes the target of his revenge. He has another acclaimed book, bong water which was also adapted into a film.
Michael hornburg used his growing up in downers grove to write two books. While it doesnt look like anything too special, the. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. The book is basically about chrissie swanson, a high school senior. The 1930s era transmitter building still displays the distinctive wcfl lettering. Like hovering wasps and bees drilled into the moist nectar oozing from the rotting pears, then flew off and circled in drunken euphoria, wasted in the. Bongwater 1995 and downers grove 1999, both of which have been adapted into feature films. In 2001, writer michael hornburg published a novel entitled downers grove, set in the town.
Michael hornburg chrissie swanson, a paranoid high school senior, struggles to take control of the events that are shaping her life. Michael hornburg is the author of books such as downers grove. Bongwater and the curse of downers grove, both turned into. Buy this book set in coffeecluttered portland, ore. Ted conover hornburg rewinds back through the wreckage of the 90s grungeoisie to spin this smart, wistful tale of small town indie redemption. The curse of downers grove is an american thriller film written by bret easton ellis. This dark tale of a high school girls coming of age in modern suburbia is an electrifying portrayal of adolescent angs. This would be fine if he sometimes didnt make downers sound like a tiny one stoplight town.
Michael hornburgs evident affection for the strungout makes bongwater an unlikely but successful fusion of cynicism and goodheartedness. Downers grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson. See more ideas about downers grove, illinois and downers grove illinois. Jul 22, 2015 anchor bay has released the official trailer for the curse of downers grove, the film adaptation of michael hornburgs book. A movie based on his book the curse of downers grove is out tuesday on bluray, dvd and video on demand. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The movie had some major adaptations from the book and consequently received low ratings. In downers grove, michael hornburg gives us an affecting fictional portrait of chrissie swanson, a young woman on the cusp of adulthood trying to survive the travails of. Twelve by nick mcdonell book club discussion questions. Contrary to hornburgs vision,we werent all stoners,slackers. New cast, director sign on for film adaptation of downers grove. The novel was originally published by william morrow and company in 1999, and reprinted in 2001 by grove press. My brother was 17 and one month away from graduating high school. She is saved by bobby, a 26yearold car mechanic, they fall in.
As big as downers grove is, hornburg chose to focus on most of the events between the train station,63rd and 75th streets. Anchor bay has released the official trailer for the curse of downers grove, the film adaptation of michael hornburgs book. Im not sure why this movie states it is based on actual events when it is clearly based off the fictional novel downers grove by michael hornburg. Michael hornburgs first novel, bongwater, was published in eight countries and made. He has also written for the portland, oregon publication the portland mercury. Michael hornburg born october 31, 1960 is an american writer and literary agent. We asked hornburg if he had seen the curse of downers grove and if he approved of the huge changes made from his original book, all about a high school senior named chrissy who becomes slightly obsessed that she might fall victim to the curse. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read, understood. Downers grove quotes by michael hornburg goodreads. Contrary to hornburg s vision,we werent all stoners,slackers.
Michael hornburg books biography and list of works author. Bret easton ellis, author of american psycho, less than zero and the rules of attraction, has been tapped to write a movie adaptation of michael hornburgs novel downers. The curse of downers grove a messy hash of teen soap opera, stalker thriller and whatnot whose titular possiblysupernatural aspect is basically irrelevant. Author michael hornburg spoke with for an exclusive about the new film the curse of downers grove which is in theaters and digital hd on august 21 st and on vod, dvd and bluray on september 1 st. The curse of downers grove movie to be released aug. Michael hornburg books biography and list of works. His second book, a comingofage horror novel titled downers grove, was. Downers grove books that changed the world kindle edition. Michael hornburgs first novel, bongwater, was published in eight countries and made into an independent film.
Hayden panettiere and nikki reed to star in downers grove. Feb 22, 2008 bret easton ellis adapting downers grove. Downers south grad not happy with movie version of. The real curse of downers grove the beachwood reporter. Downers grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson, a. Mar 02, 2020 the only actual shot of downers grove in the movie is a picture of our iconic water tower. Read downers grove by michael hornburg available from rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading downers grove books that changed the world. The film was loosely based on the 1999 book downers grove, written by michael hornburg, a dgs alumnus. Downers grove ebook by michael hornburg 9780802199577. Bret easton ellispenned the curse of downers grove has. Aug 25, 2015 its based on the book downers grove by michael hornburg and the screenplay was written by martini and bret easton ellis, whose famous for his novels deconstructing masculinity and extreme violence. Shocking cursemy true story about demons about demons.
Its based on the book downers grove by michael hornburg and the screenplay was written by martini and bret easton ellis, whose famous for his novels deconstructing masculinity and extreme violence. Downers grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson, a paranoid high school senior for whom graduating has become a matter of life or death. Its plot centers on the last two weeks of teenage girls life as a high school. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Booklistdowners grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson, a paranoid high school senior for whom graduating has become a matter of life or death. Synopsis this dark tale of a high school girls coming of age in modern suburbia is an electrifying portrayal of adolescent angst from the author of bongwater booklist. I imagine michael hornburg is bitter about having lived in downers grove, as he creates a book with no characters anyone would ever like. Downers grove is the haunting and tender story of chrissie swanson, a high school senior for whom graduating has become a matter of life or death. The latest additions to the cast of the upcoming film the curse of downers grove, based on the 1999 novel downers grove by michael hornburg, are tom arnold true lies and helen slater city. Out this august is the curse of downers grove, the bret easton ellis cowritten horror film, based on the 2001 novel by michael hornburg.
The only thing scary about the curse of downers grove is. Michael hornburg michael hornburg is the author of books such as downers grove. That book is michael hornburgs novel downers grove which. Aug, 2015 michael hornburgs book downers grove has been adapted into a movie the curse of downers grove that is scheduled to be released aug. Titled the curse of downers grove an expansion of the novels original title, simply downers grove by michael hornburg, the plot involves a group of high school seniors fearing for their lives because ofyou guessed ita curse hanging.