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fromPolygon
4 months ago
Writing

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

fromPolygon
4 months ago
Writing

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

#film-adaptation
Writing
fromPolygon
4 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.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
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
fromPolygon
4 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.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
4 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.
MMA
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Monkey Saves the Stephen King Adaptation by Skewering It

The Monkey explores childhood trauma through a horror lens, combining elements of coming-of-age and supernatural horror.
Writing
fromPolygon
4 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.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
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
fromPolygon
4 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.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
4 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.
MMA
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Monkey Saves the Stephen King Adaptation by Skewering It

The Monkey explores childhood trauma through a horror lens, combining elements of coming-of-age and supernatural horror.
#edgar-wright
#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.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

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

fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

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

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.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

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

fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

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

#mark-hamill
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

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

"Last summer Stephen wrote our screenplay, adapting it himself from one of his earliest stories ever, Here There Be Tygers, which he actually wrote when he was in high school," Scalzitti explains.
Independent films
#literature
Books
fromGameSpot
3 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.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
4 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Books

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

Books
fromGameSpot
3 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.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
4 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Books

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

fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

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

The film opens with an apocalyptic scenario, intertwining the strange presence of Chuck, a figure of curiosity and significance amid societal collapse.
Independent films
Film
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks 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.
#television
Boston food
fromThe Verge
1 month 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.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Film

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

Boston food
fromThe Verge
1 month 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.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Film

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

#never-flinch
Books
fromGameSpot
3 weeks 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.
#holly-gibney
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
#welcome-to-derry
#it
fromVG247
6 months ago
Video games

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

fromVG247
6 months ago
Video games

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

fromBig Think
1 month 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
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

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

Joe Hill, following in his father Stephen King’s footsteps, has carved out his own niche as a significant figure in modern horror literature, particularly through his work Locke & Key.
Books
#blu-ray
Books
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

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

Graveyard Shift is re-released on Blu-ray and 4K, packed with bonus features, following initial negative reviews upon its 1990 debut.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Books

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

Books
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

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

Graveyard Shift is re-released on Blu-ray and 4K, packed with bonus features, following initial negative reviews upon its 1990 debut.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Books

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

#new-releases
London startup
fromTime Out London
2 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
3 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
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.
#cultural-impact
Books
fromPolygon
4 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.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Writing

Yes, there's a 'Shawshank Redemption' play, and it's come to the D.C. area

"The Shawshank Redemption" celebrates its 30th anniversary, inspiring a stage adaptation that struggles to bring freshness to its well-known story.
Books
fromPolygon
4 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.
#horror
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
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

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.
Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

The Monkey Review: Stephen King-Inspired Horror Comedy Hits Looney Tunes Levels of Mayhem

The Monkey blends horror with comedy, subverting expectations while delivering gruesome humor and suspense.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

#osgood-perkins
Film
fromWashington Post
4 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.
Boston
fromInverse
4 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.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.esquire.com
4 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.
Film
fromWashington Post
4 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.
Boston
fromInverse
4 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.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.esquire.com
4 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.
#radio-stations
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Stephen King to Shut Down His 3 Radio Stations in Maine

Stephen King highlighted his deep affection for local radio, stating, 'I’ve loved being a local, independent owner all these years,' reflecting on his commitment and emotional connection to the community.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review folk horror spans the centuries

In Andrew Michael Hurley's new collection of linked stories, Barrowbeck serves as a haunting example of how a bad place embodies the forgotten evils of history.
Writing
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