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fromThe New Yorker
2 hours 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
#mike-flanagan
Writing
fromPolygon
3 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
fromPolygon
2 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.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
fromVulture
1 week 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.
Podcast
fromConsequence
1 week 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.
Writing
fromPolygon
3 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
fromPolygon
2 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.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
fromVulture
1 week 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.
Podcast
fromConsequence
1 week 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#mike-flanagan
Film
fromThe Washington Post
4 days 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
3 weeks 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
5 days ago
Film

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

Boston food
fromThe Verge
3 weeks 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
5 days ago
Film

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

more#television
#never-flinch
Books
fromGameSpot
6 days 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.
more#never-flinch
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Mark Hamill used to downplay his 'Star Wars' past. Now he's embracing it

Mark Hamill reflects on his career-defining role as Luke Skywalker, embracing his iconic status while pursuing diverse acting opportunities beyond Star Wars.
#holly-gibney
more#holly-gibney
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
Independent films

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

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

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

more#the-shining
#welcome-to-derry
more#welcome-to-derry
#it
fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

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

fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

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

more#it
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
3 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
3 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

more#blu-ray
#the-long-walk
Film
fromPolygon
1 month 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'.
Film
fromPolygon
1 month 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'.
more#the-long-walk
#the-stand
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.
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.
more#the-stand
London startup
fromTime Out London
1 month 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
2 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
#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.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
3 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
3 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 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
3 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.
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
fromBusiness Insider
3 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
3 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 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
3 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.
more#horror
US Elections
fromOpen Culture
3 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.
#film-adaptations
SOMA, SF
fromwww.esquire.com
3 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
3 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
fromHarvard Gazette
3 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.
more#film-adaptations
#cultural-impact
Books
fromPolygon
3 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.
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'

Books
fromPolygon
3 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.
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'

more#cultural-impact
#film-adaptation
Film
fromPolygon
3 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
fromPolygon
3 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.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Independent films

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

Film
fromPolygon
3 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
fromPolygon
3 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.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 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
4 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.
more#film-adaptation
#osgood-perkins
Film
fromWashington Post
3 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
3 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.
fromInverse
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Newest Stephen King Movie Was Just Revealed - And It Has the Perfect Director

Stephen King blends humor with horror, creating unique narratives that surprise and engage.
Film
fromWashington Post
3 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
3 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.
fromInverse
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Newest Stephen King Movie Was Just Revealed - And It Has the Perfect Director

more#osgood-perkins
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

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

Stephen King continues to expand his legacy with the upcoming release of The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus on February 18.
#radio-stations
more#radio-stations
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 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
6 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
fromHer Campus
7 months ago

St. John's University Presents "Carrie: The Musical" at The Little Theatre

"Carrie: The Musical," directed by Rick Joyce and produced by Josephine Lobosco, beautifully adapts Stephen King's horror novel into a theatrical experience that is compelling and immersive.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

The scary movies and books that still haunt us

Stephen King continues to evoke fear and nostalgia, especially around Halloween.
fromGameSpot
8 months ago

Stephen King 4K Movie Adaptations Are Buy Two, Get One Free For Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

The Creepshow (1982) Limited Edition 4K Steelbook is a standout deal at $33, combining a classic horror film with exclusive features and the B2G1 free offer.
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