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Original vs Remake: Carrie (1976) vs Carrie (2013)
‘Carrie’ (1976) vs ‘Carrie’ (2013), the Brian De Palma film versus the Kimberly Peirce adaptation based on Stephen King’s novel. Which film is better? Article by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreThe Boogeyman (2023) Review
Rob Savage’s ‘The Boogeyman’, an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, slots right into the established zeitgeist but makes no attempts to shake up a well-worn path. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read MoreMr Harrigan’s Phone (2022) Review
‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ (2022) starring Jaeden Martell and Donald Sutherland is understanding, empathetic, and more mature than other Stephen King adaptations. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read MoreFirestarter (2022) Review
Zac Efron stars in Blumhouse’s 2022 Stephen King adaptation ‘Firestarter’, but uninspired filmmaking makes for a bland and derivative experience. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read More5 Scariest Stephen King Horror Movie Adaptations
Why the 1980s Is the Best Decade for Horror
Why the politics, special effects, music and themes of horror movies in the 1980s make for the best decade in the history of the genre. Article by James Harris.
Read MoreStephen King’s Latest Novella Spawns Multiple Deals – from Aronofsky to Blumhouse
The latest collection of short stories from prolific author Stephen King, titled “If It Bleeds”, has found option deals in Hollywood with everyone from Netflix to Blumhouse, Aronofsky to Stiller. George Taylor reports.
Read MoreDoctor Sleep (2019) Review
Mike Flanagan honours two distinct visions of ‘The Shining’ in his adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ starring Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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