1922 Timeline ( Real )

literary_publication
November 9, 2010

Release of the novella '1922' by Stephen King

Stephen King published the novella '1922' as part of his collection 'Full Dark, No Stars', which serves as the source material for the movie.

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October 20, 2017

Release of the movie '1922'

The movie '1922', based on Stephen King's novella, was released on Netflix, bringing the story to a wider audience.

1922 Timeline ( Fictional )

character_introduction
Summer 1922

Introduction to Wilfred James and family

Wilfred James is introduced living on a Nebraska farm with his wife Arlette and son Henry.

plot_development
Mid 1922

Wilfred proposes to kill Arlette

Wilfred discusses his plan to kill his wife Arlette to keep the farm and maintain control.

plot_development
Mid 1922

Wilfred convinces Henry to help murder Arlette

Wilfred persuades his son Henry to assist in planning and executing the murder of Arlette.

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Late 1922

Arlette is murdered

Wilfred and Henry kill Arlette by stabbing her and burying her body on the farm grounds.

crime_coverup
Late 1922

Wilfred writes fake will to hide crime

Wilfred forges Arlette's will and tries to cover up the murder, ensuring the farm remains in his possession.

supernatural_event
Late 1922 - Early 1923

Strange occurrences and hauntings begin

Wilfred begins experiencing hauntings by Arlette's spirit and other unsettling supernatural events.

disappearance
Early 1923

Henry disappears mysteriously

Wilfred’s son Henry vanishes without a trace under strange circumstances.

character_decline
1923-1924

Wilfred's mental and physical decline

Hauntings and guilt cause Wilfred to deteriorate mentally and physically over time.

character_demise
Mid 1924

Wilfred dies alone on farm

Ultimately, Wilfred dies isolated from society, haunted by his crimes and losses.