The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin 冷 Film Adaptation oo The Joy that kills, 1984 film adaptation, directed by Tina Rathbone. It was released in 1984 as part of the PBS series American Playhouse❖ Film Adaptation The Joy that Kills, 1984 film adaptation, directed by Tina Rathbone. It was released in 1984 as part of the PBS series American Playhouse. The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin