Stephen King published the novella '1922' as part of his collection 'Full Dark, No Stars', which serves as the source material for the movie.
The movie '1922', based on Stephen King's novella, was released on Netflix, bringing the story to a wider audience.
Wilfred James is introduced living on a Nebraska farm with his wife Arlette and son Henry.
Wilfred discusses his plan to kill his wife Arlette to keep the farm and maintain control.
Wilfred persuades his son Henry to assist in planning and executing the murder of Arlette.
Wilfred and Henry kill Arlette by stabbing her and burying her body on the farm grounds.
Wilfred forges Arlette's will and tries to cover up the murder, ensuring the farm remains in his possession.
Wilfred begins experiencing hauntings by Arlette's spirit and other unsettling supernatural events.
Wilfred’s son Henry vanishes without a trace under strange circumstances.
Hauntings and guilt cause Wilfred to deteriorate mentally and physically over time.
Ultimately, Wilfred dies isolated from society, haunted by his crimes and losses.
