Stephen King

SALEM'S LOT, Lance Kerwin, Reggie Nalder, 1979.

How Will the ‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake Compare to the Original?

The new film’s director promises to bring back those scary vampires when the film premieres on Oct. 3 … but what about the floating kids?

image from a 1974 episode of the TV series

‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ Turns 50

The Darren McGavin-led ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ only ran for 20 episodes from 1974-75, but it left a lasting legacy that helped inspire things like ‘The X-Files’ and continues to be a cult favorite among fans.

Gangs of New York, Carrie, The Godfather

5 Times the Movie Was Better Than the Book

Sometimes, the book *isn’t* better. Here are a few examples of movies that exceeded the quality or popularity of the books they were adapted from.

Writer Stephen King speaks at the Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher at the Shop during the 2006 Sundance Film Felstival on January 23, 2006 in Park City, Utah

Stephen King is Shocked That He is Still Alive

His debut novel ‘Carrie’ turns 50.

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Miniseries Madness Countdown! Our Top 20 of These TV Classics

We counted down our top 20 favorite miniseries plus gave you a chance to vote!

Stephen King Salem's Lot

Stephen King Slams Warner Bros. For Holding Back New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Film

Fans of this spooky classic are also disappointed.

Stanley Hotel Colorado

New Horror Exhibit is Coming to The Stanley, The Colorado Hotel That Inspired ‘The Shining’

Will you be brave enough to visit?

Mia Farrow, Richard Nixon, Rubix Cube, Ali 1974 photo collage

50 Years Ago Change Was in the Air: Looking Back at What Made 1974 Rock

We needed a fun escape from crazy reality in 1974, and the year did not disappoint in pop culture.

Horror Movie Collage

These Iconic Horror Movies Are Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries This Year

Stuck on what to watch this spooky season? Try one of these classics!

AI created Haunted hotel

Scarecation: Check Out These Famous Haunted Hotels!

Can you imagine a night at one of the most haunted hotels in America?

Stephen King now and in Creepshow

Stephen King, the Master of Horror From Paper to Scream, Er, Screen

The king of horror just turned 76; plus, new screen adaptations coming in October.

PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES, Henry Thomas, 2023.

‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Pays Homage to Stephen King Classic With Starry Prequel

Paramount+’s ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ pays homage to Stephen King’s classic with a star-studded prequel. Learn more about the horror film here.

photo from the 1988 movie

‘They Live’ & ‘Christine’ Will Be Back in Theaters for Their Anniversaries

The two John Carpenter ’80s classics are respectively celebrating their 35th and 40th anniversaries in 2023, and each will have a two-day theatrical re-release in September.

photo from the 1983 movie

Tangerine Dream Helped ‘Risky Business’ Transcend Other ’80s Teen Sex Comedies

The German electronic music group’s moody and often hypnotic score to the Tom Cruise/Rebecca De Mornay-led film lent it an almost poetic and sometimes haunting atmosphere.

A scene from the 1980 movie

The 1983 Broadcast Premiere of ‘The Shining’ Had a Weird Advisory

Stanley Kubrick’s classic 1980 adaptation of Stephen King’s novel debuted on ABC May 6, 1983, and was preceded by a warning almost as eerie as the movie itself.

Steven Spielberg and Cyndi Lauper in the music video for Lauper's

Steven Spielberg on the Small Screen

The filmmaker, who might win his third directing Oscar for The Fabelmans, has had a legendary movie career, but don’t overlook his impact on television.