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fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

47 Years Later, A Stephen King Post-Apocalypse Thriller Is Getting An Unnecessary Adaptation

fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago
Film

Better than the book? - Harvard Gazette

Not all book-to-film adaptations are inferior; some enhance the themes and motivations originally presented in the literature.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 years ago

Every Stephen King Movie, Ranked

Stephen King's film adaptations are diverse, reflecting his literary evolution from horror to dramas and comedies, yet they remain difficult to rank due to their variety.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

47 Years Later, A Stephen King Post-Apocalypse Thriller Is Getting An Unnecessary Adaptation

Film
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

Better than the book? - Harvard Gazette

Not all book-to-film adaptations are inferior; some enhance the themes and motivations originally presented in the literature.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 years ago

Every Stephen King Movie, Ranked

Stephen King's film adaptations are diverse, reflecting his literary evolution from horror to dramas and comedies, yet they remain difficult to rank due to their variety.
more#film-adaptations
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Stephen King's The Institute TV Show Is Off To A Lackluster Start

Stephen King's adaptations have inconsistent quality, and The Institute lacks depth compared to his earlier works.
#the-institute
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

MGM+ Adaptation of Stephen King's "The Institute" Won't Keep Students Awake | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

MGM+ Adaptation of Stephen King's "The Institute" Won't Keep Students Awake | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

more#the-institute
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Killer space meatballs to cursed shrubbery: Stephen King's TV adaptations rated bad to best

Stephen King's small-screen adaptations often feature small towns confronting evil, showcasing themes of childhood, horror, and sometimes poor dialogue.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Snag Stephen King's New Novel For Over 50% Off At Amazon For Prime Day

Stephen King's latest novel, Never Flinch, and various classics are heavily discounted for Prime Day sales.
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 11-13

Bay Area offers a variety of events, including Stephen King-inspired series, fairs, and dining deals this weekend.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 11-13

The Bay Area offers a variety of events this weekend, including a new Stephen King series, fairs, and a Superman reboot.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

What to watch: 'The Institute' a worthy Stephen King adaptation

MGM+ presents a solid adaptation of Stephen King's 2019 novel "The Institute," where children with special abilities undergo horrifying experiments by a mysterious organization.
Television
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

Stephen King's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Books

Stephen King's list of favorite books reveals his inclination towards narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature rather than traditional horror stories.
Books
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Edgar Wright's The Running Man Trailer | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The trailer gives viewers a taste of what's to come, and it's clear this isn't just a nostalgic remake-it's a full-scale reset.
Film
#horror
Independent films
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Brought Together 4 Horror Legends

Stephen King effectively utilizes short stories to create impactful horror narratives with relatable themes and flawed characters.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

'The Monkey' ending is a blood-soaked spectacle - and completely different from the short story it's based on

Perkins' 'The Monkey' diverges significantly from King's original story, focusing on themes of fatherhood and chaos introduced through a cursed monkey toy.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death

Death is ultimately uncontrollable, even when seemingly manipulated through means like a cursed toy.
Boston food
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Pennywise returns in the first trailer for HBO's It prequel Welcome to Derry

The upcoming series 'Welcome to Derry' explores Pennywise's origins and centers on a group of children investigating strange occurrences in 1960s Maine.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Brought Together 4 Horror Legends

Stephen King effectively utilizes short stories to create impactful horror narratives with relatable themes and flawed characters.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

'The Monkey' ending is a blood-soaked spectacle - and completely different from the short story it's based on

Perkins' 'The Monkey' diverges significantly from King's original story, focusing on themes of fatherhood and chaos introduced through a cursed monkey toy.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death

Death is ultimately uncontrollable, even when seemingly manipulated through means like a cursed toy.
more#horror
#the-running-man
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#edgar-wright
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago
Film

The Running Man: Glen Powell Stars in Trailer for New Film Adaptation of Stephen King's Dystopian Classic

fromConsequence
4 weeks ago
Film

The Running Man: Glen Powell Stars in Trailer for New Film Adaptation of Stephen King's Dystopian Classic

more#edgar-wright
#mark-hamill
Podcast
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Mark Hamill on Mike Flanagan's Adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck: Podcast

Mark Hamill considers 'The Life of Chuck' one of his most special career experiences, praising its emotional depth and positive message.
Podcast
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Mark Hamill on Mike Flanagan's Adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck: Podcast

Mark Hamill considers 'The Life of Chuck' one of his most special career experiences, praising its emotional depth and positive message.
more#mark-hamill
fromKotaku
1 month ago

How A Stephen King Short Story From High School Became His First Animated Short

Stephen King has created his first animated short film, 'Lily,' based on his early story 'Here There Be Tygers.'
#literature
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Books

Gilbert Cruz, cultural journalist: You can question Philip Roth's misogyny and still understand there is value in reading the book'

fromPolygon
5 months ago
Writing

It's too early to talk about Osgood Perkins' The Monkey, so let's talk about Stephen King's 'The Monkey'

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Books

Gilbert Cruz, cultural journalist: You can question Philip Roth's misogyny and still understand there is value in reading the book'

fromPolygon
5 months ago
Writing

It's too early to talk about Osgood Perkins' The Monkey, so let's talk about Stephen King's 'The Monkey'

more#literature
#film-adaptation
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Film

Holy crap, Stephen King's Long Walk movie is finally real, and the footage looks terrific

fromInverse
5 months ago
Independent films

35 Years Later, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Is About To Get A Huge Upgrade

Film
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Holy crap, Stephen King's Long Walk movie is finally real, and the footage looks terrific

Cooper Hoffman is an unexpected yet fitting choice for Ray Garraty in the adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Long Walk'.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 months ago

35 Years Later, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Is About To Get A Huge Upgrade

Many Stephen King adaptations go through a cycle of quality before declining into lesser productions, illustrated by the history of 'Graveyard Shift.'
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
6 months ago

Everybody dies in gruesome trailer for film adaptation of Stephen King's The Monkey

The new trailer for 'The Monkey' adapts Stephen King's short story, premiering February 21st.
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Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Apocalypse No: "The Life of Chuck" Stumbles at the Finish Line

The film 'The Life of Chuck' unfolds backwards, starting from the end and exploring existential themes amid societal apocalypse.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

The Breakout Star of 'The Life of Chuck' Didn't Know He and Tom Hiddleston Were Playing the Same Role

Four actors play Chuck in 'The Life of Chuck', reflecting different life stages, with 12-year-old Benjamin Pajak drawing particular attention.
#film-review
fromInverse
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The Monkey' Review: A Glib Thriller That Botches Stephen King's Horror Classic

fromInverse
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The Monkey' Review: A Glib Thriller That Botches Stephen King's Horror Classic

more#film-review
#mike-flanagan
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Be Surprised If The Life of Chuck Breaks You

The Life of Chuck juxtaposes an unfolding disaster with human resilience amid chaos.
Stephen King's adaptation explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.
The story reveals how the ordinary persists even during extraordinary calamities.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Be Surprised If The Life of Chuck Breaks You

The Life of Chuck juxtaposes an unfolding disaster with human resilience amid chaos.
Stephen King's adaptation explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.
The story reveals how the ordinary persists even during extraordinary calamities.
more#mike-flanagan
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'The Life of Chuck' is a wondrous affirmation by way of Stephen King

Flanagan's 'The Life of Chuck' beautifully intertwines existential themes with human experiences, encouraging viewers to cherish life's simple, meaningful moments.
Film
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Stephen King's The Institute Always Read Like A TV Pilot, And Now It's A TV Series

Recent Stephen King adaptations are generally more successful than those from the '80s and '90s, raising expectations for The Institute.
#never-flinch
Books
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Stephen King's New Novel And Dozens More Are In Amazon's BOGO Book Sale

Stephen King's Never Flinch is featured in Amazon's BOGO sale, highlighting its prominence in dark crime fiction and offering savings on other King books.
Books
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Stephen King's New Novel And Dozens More Are In Amazon's BOGO Book Sale

Stephen King's Never Flinch is featured in Amazon's BOGO sale, highlighting its prominence in dark crime fiction and offering savings on other King books.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Life of Chuck review unmoving Stephen King schmaltz

The Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice award is a key predictor for Oscar success.
The Life of Chuck's marketing contrasts with its emotional execution, leaving audiences cold.
#the-life-of-chuck
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Review: Life of Chuck' is a Stephen King movie that gets it right

Stephen King's The Life of Chuck showcases reflective themes of life and connection, distinctly different from his horror works.
Director Mike Flanagan adeptly translates King's introspective tale to film, balancing emotional tones.
Film
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Midnight Mass director's new Stephen King movie looks more hopeful than horrifying

Stephen King's story The Life of Chuck gets a heartfelt movie adaptation by Mike Flanagan, diverging from classic horror to explore life's beauty.
more#the-life-of-chuck
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'The Life of Chuck' Filmmaker Mike Flanagan on Life, Death, and the Very Special Person His New Stephen King Film Is Dedicated to

"It's not just that Flanagan and myself were speaking on the one-year anniversary of our mutual friend Scott Wampler's death. It's not just Flanagan's film is dedicated to Wampler."
Independent films
#holly-gibney
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Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Woolf's characters invoke a deep emotional resonance, reflecting on the evolution of writers throughout their careers.
#the-shining
fromInverse
2 months ago
Independent films

45 Years Ago, Stanley Kubrick Made A Horror Masterpiece By Destroying Its Source Material

fromInverse
2 months ago
Independent films

45 Years Ago, Stanley Kubrick Made A Horror Masterpiece By Destroying Its Source Material

more#the-shining
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

HBO Max Unleashes the First Teaser for Welcome to Derry, the IT Prequel Series | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Welcome to Derry explores the dark origins of terror in Derry, Maine, prior to the events of Stephen King's IT.
#hbo
more#hbo
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Hotel That Inspired "The Shining" Is Under New Management

The appeal of haunted hotels intertwines with literary legacy, exemplified by the Stanley Hotel's connection to Stephen King's 'The Shining'.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Stephen King's most misused piece of writing advice

A thesaurus is a treasure trove of words to help writers compose the best phrase to express their ideas and thoughts.
Writing
Books
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Locke & Key Keyhouse Comic Compendium Gets Massive Limited-Time Discount

Joe Hill's Locke & Key is a standout in modern horror, successfully transitioning from comics to a popular Netflix series.
Books
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Stephen King Fans Can Preorder Amazon's Exclusive 4K Steelbook Edition Of The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone 4K Steelbook edition is exclusive to Amazon and features multiple audio commentaries.
#the-stand
Books
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Stephen King's The Stand Hardcover Edition Drops To Lowest Price In Years

The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition restores over 400 pages of text originally removed due to publication costs.
Books
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Stephen King's The Stand Hardcover Edition Drops To Lowest Price In Years

The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition restores over 400 pages of text originally removed due to publication costs.
more#the-stand
London startup
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

South by Southwest London: the first ever UK festival will open with Eminem doc 'Stan'

SXSW London will feature notable films, including two Stephen King adaptations, alongside a diverse array of events from June 2-7.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Stephen King's The Dark Tower 8-Book Box Set Is Rarely On Sale For This Cheap

The $69 deal is the best price we've seen in a long time and just a few bucks shy of the all-time low.
Books
fromInverse
4 months ago

Netflix's Next Stephen King Remake Just Got A Surprising Director

Darren Aronofsky will direct Netflix's upcoming remake of Stephen King's Cujo, raising questions on blending psychological horror with creature feature elements.
Film
US Elections
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago

How Stephen King Foretold the Rise of Trump in a 1979 Novel

Stephen King's novels connect the macabre with the realities of American society, resonating with the frustrations of those feeling marginalized.
Books
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Where to start reading Stephen King

Stephen King's vast body of work is a rich tapestry for readers to explore, with numerous adaptations continually emerging.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Stephen King's Graveyard Shift Releases On 4K Blu-Ray This Week - Save 30% At Amazon

Graveyard Shift, a horror film adapted from a lesser-known Stephen King story, is set for a special edition release, featuring enhanced visuals and numerous bonus features.
Books
Writing
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Stephen King to write new material for Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower series

Stephen King is collaborating on Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Dark Tower, writing new material to enhance the series.
Fans are optimistic about the upcoming Dark Tower adaptation due to King's involvement and Flanagan's track record.
#osgood-perkins
Film
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Oz Perkins explains The Monkey's 'sophisticated, joyful' slaughterhouse vibe

Osgood Perkins' 'The Monkey' combines horror and comedy, presenting shocking deaths with a twist of humor.
Boston
fromInverse
5 months ago

The Most Deranged Horror Movie Of The Year Has A Surprisingly Personal Inspiration

Oz Perkins explores themes of loss and memory through personal storytelling in his films.
Film
fromPolygon
5 months ago

The Monkey is the opposite of Longlegs - and most modern horror

Osgood Perkins's new film The Monkey diverges from his previous work, catering to audience expectations while maintaining his unique directorial style.
Film
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Oz Perkins explains The Monkey's 'sophisticated, joyful' slaughterhouse vibe

Osgood Perkins' 'The Monkey' combines horror and comedy, presenting shocking deaths with a twist of humor.
Boston
fromInverse
5 months ago

The Most Deranged Horror Movie Of The Year Has A Surprisingly Personal Inspiration

Oz Perkins explores themes of loss and memory through personal storytelling in his films.
Film
fromPolygon
5 months ago

The Monkey is the opposite of Longlegs - and most modern horror

Osgood Perkins's new film The Monkey diverges from his previous work, catering to audience expectations while maintaining his unique directorial style.
more#osgood-perkins
#horror-films
SOMA, SF
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

Why 'The Monkey' Is One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations Ever

Stephen King's latest adaptation, The Monkey, successfully combines horror and humor, offering a delightful departure from his less successful film adaptations.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

Why 'The Monkey' Is One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations Ever

Stephen King's latest adaptation, The Monkey, successfully combines horror and humor, offering a delightful departure from his less successful film adaptations.
more#horror-films
Film
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Review | 'The Monkey' brings screams and laughs in equal, if not abundant, measure

Osgood Perkins intertwines horror and comedy in his latest film, maintaining a balance of humor and grotesque elements.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Check Out This Upcoming Horror Novel Trilogy Co-Written By Steven King

Stephen King’s prolific career continues with the upcoming release of The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus on February 18, offering readers a complete volume of his work.
Video games
fromVG247
7 months ago

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage leads a 2025 double-A line-up that's already looking incredibly promising

Don't Nod's upcoming game 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' draws inspiration from Stephen King's 'It' and explores themes of friendship and otherworldly horror.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
7 months ago

Stephen King is shutting down his Maine radio stations

Stephen King's Maine radio stations will close after 40 years due to financial losses and the shift towards corporate broadcasting.
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