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Directed by , this is widely considered the definitive film version and was the first black-and-white film shot in VistaVision . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desperate Hours - by Joseph Hayes (Paperback)

Written by , the suspense thriller follows three escaped convicts who invade the suburban home of the Hilliard family in Indianapolis. The criminals hold the family hostage while waiting for an accomplice to deliver escape money. subtitle Desperate Hours

: You can find copies of the original 1954 novel at retailers like Etsy - DHBooksellers and Thriftbooks . Film Adaptations 1. The Desperate Hours (1955) Directed by , this is widely considered the

The title " The Desperate Hours " refers to a classic thriller story originating from Joseph Hayes' 1954 novel, which has been adapted into several high-profile films and a Tony Award-winning play. The criminals hold the family hostage while waiting

: Postwar domestic life under siege, morality, and survival.