: Postwar domestic life under siege, morality, and survival.
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. subtitle Desperate Hours
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. : Postwar domestic life under siege, morality, and survival