Magic Lantern set to screen ‘Purple Rose’

Above : Janel Parish (“Pretty Little Liars”) stars in “The Purple Rose,” which was filmed in Liberty Lake and Cheney.

So, there’s at least one addition to the week’s coming movie schedule. Beginning Saturday, the Magic Lantern will screen a special feature that was filmed last year in Liberty Lake.

“The Purple Rose,” which was directed by Jodi Binstock , is based on a novel written by Liberty Lake author Christi Walsh . The film was adapted for the screen by Walsh’s daughter, Sydney Ortman.

Here’s the plot, according to a press release: ” ‘The Purple Rose’ is a shadowy story of a beautiful young woman, Kate, who after narrowly escaping the clutches of a deadly stalker flees to a remote anonymous town where she rebuilds her life and finds the man of her dreams – until the man of her nightmares tracks her down.”

According to novelist Walsh, both her novel and the movie were “inspired by the strong and independent spirit of my two daughters. Kate’s character is a vulnerable, yet tenacious woman who is determined to create the best possible life for herself.”

The movie’s cast includes Janel Parrish , Rob Estes , Jonah Platt, Michael Welch and Tom Kiesche.

“The Purple Rose” will show in a limited run. So if you’re interested in seeing it, check it out sooner than later.

Below : A 2017 KXLY news report on the movie.