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Heavenly Creatures (1994)

Heavenly Creatures (1994). Directed by Peter Jackson A little context. The Parker Hulme (not Hume!) Murder Case. On 22 June 1955 in Christchurch Honora Rieper went for a walk in Victoria Park with her daughter Pauline Parker and Pauline’s best friend Juliet Hulme.

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Heavenly Creatures (1994)

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  1. Heavenly Creatures (1994) Directed by Peter Jackson A little context

  2. The Parker Hulme (not Hume!) Murder Case • On 22 June 1955 in Christchurch HonoraRieper went for a walk in Victoria Park with her daughter Pauline Parker and Pauline’s best friend Juliet Hulme. • After walking around 130 m down a path, Pauline and Juliet murdered Honora by bludgeoning her over the head with a brick in a stocking.

  3. After the murder, the two girls ran back up the path, covered in blood, and claimed Honora had fallen and hit her head. • However, the brick was found quickly by the police, and their story quickly unravelled.

  4. The Trial • Was a well broadcast with speculation regarding the girls’ lesbianism and insanity. • The girls were convicted on 28 August 1954 and spent 5 years in prison as they were too young to be considered for the death penalty. • Some claim they were ordered never to see each other again following their release, but this is not confirmed.

  5. Following their Release • Juliet Hulme changed her name to Anne Perry, and began a successful career as a writer of historical detective fiction. She is now a Mormon • As of 1997, Pauline was running a childrens’ riding school in Kent, England. She is now a Roman Catholic. Anne Perry

  6. The Film • Written by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh • Received strong critical acclaim • Though based on fact, the film should be regarded as a fiction • The main participants were not consulted, but several other people alive at the time were. • Jackson was meticulous about using actual locations and artefacts.

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