Stephen King
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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.
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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!
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Stephen King Slams Warner Bros. For Holding Back New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Film
Fans of this spooky classic are also disappointed.
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New Horror Exhibit is Coming to The Stanley, The Colorado Hotel That Inspired ‘The Shining’
Will you be brave enough to visit?
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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.
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These Iconic Horror Movies Are Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries This Year
Stuck on what to watch this spooky season? Try one of these classics!
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Scarecation: Check Out These Famous Haunted Hotels!
Can you imagine a night at one of the most haunted hotels in America?
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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.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.