Sharp Objects - TV Series (2018)

About Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects is a captivating American psychological thriller television miniseries, based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. The series premiered on HBO on July 8, 2018. It revolves around Camille Preaker, a troubled reporter who returns to her small hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri to cover the mystery of two murdered young girls. As Camille unravels the disturbing secrets of the crimes, she must also face the psychological scares of her past and her dysfunctional family.

Making / Production

The TV series was developed by Marti Noxon and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. HBO released the series in eight episodes, each one more intriguing than the last. Vallée's haunting and atmospheric direction complemented by the deep, nuanced writing makes Sharp Objects a gripping watch.

Actors

• Amy Adams as Camille Preaker: Playing the lead role, Adams paints a perfect portrait of Camille's brokenness and determination. Her performance is both riveting and heartbreaking.
• Patricia Clarkson as Adora Crellin: As Camille's mother, Clarkson creates an enigmatic character who is both cold and alarming in her demeanor.
• Eliza Scanlen as Amma Crellin: Scanlen plays Camille's teenage half-sister who embodies the dual nature of innocence and darkness effectively.
• Chris Messina as Detective Richard Willis: Messina portrays a detective whose interest in the murder case develops into a complicated relationship with Camille.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Sharp Objects is the debut novel of Gillian Flynn. Before this miniseries, her other book 'Gone Girl' was also adapted into a successful movie.
• The series extensively uses Led Zeppelin songs due to the lead character's preference for the band.
• Amy Adams had to undergo hypnotherapy after production due to the intense nature of her character and the series' dark themes.

Awards

Sharp Objects has been critically acclaimed and has won a number of awards. Patricia Clarkson won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her haunting portrayal of Adora Crellin. The series also received eight nominations at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "I don't think a bad thought. I just forget is all." - Camille Preaker
• "We need to be careful with our girls." - Jackie O'Neill
• "I'm not nice, I'm not. And I don't know why everyone wants me to be." - Amma Crellin

Music and Soundtrack

• A number of songs by Led Zeppelin feature throughout the series, including "I Can't Quit You Baby" and "Thank You".
• The haunting theme song "Dance and Angela", composed by series director Jean-Marc Vallée.
• Alexandre Desplat, a renowned French composer, created the tense and atmospheric original score for the series.