
Filled with wonderful characters and brooding foreshadowing, “Salem’s Lot” still terrifies some forty-eight years after its first publication. Like any horror-obsessed young man growing …continue reading Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)
Filled with wonderful characters and brooding foreshadowing, “Salem’s Lot” still terrifies some forty-eight years after its first publication. Like any horror-obsessed young man growing …continue reading Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)
While the film adaptation may be a horror classic, King’s novel “The Shining” is even better — a masterclass about the nature of evil. The …continue reading Reading the King: The Shining
We creep into spooky season with a look back at the widely panned Stephen King-inspired horror anthology from the 80s, “Creepshow 2”. SHOW NOTES …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Creepshow 2 (1987)
A standout Stephen King adaptation, “Dolores Claiborne” takes its time to flower into a powerful meditation on family, guilt, and suffering. Dolores Claiborne is …continue reading Flashback Friday: Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Let’s dive into Stephen King’s evocative first foray into dark fantasy, the first volume in the Dark Tower series, “The Gunslinger”. An oddity in …continue reading Reading the King: The Gunslinger (1982)
If You Like “The Boogeyman,” Try These Three Frightening Films About Fundamental Fears That May Chill You to Your Core. More than 40 years …continue reading Like “The Boogeyman?” Try This Trio of Terror
“Midnight Under the Big Top” will take you on a ride of terror and suspense, with twists and turns that will keep you guessing …continue reading Summer Book Club: Midnight Under the Big Top
We discuss two anticipated new releases and ask what’s better, an elevated but inaccessible film or a schlocky but entertaining mess? ABOUT THE EPISODE: …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Elevated vs. Entertaining
A tumultuous production, confusing scenes, recasting, and early change in director duties does not make this eighties holdover any less fun. A Horrorthon is …continue reading The Daily Dig: Popcorn (1991)
Modeling your writing career after Stephen King may be a lofty goal, but there’s much you can learn from the master to hone your …continue reading Art of the Scare: Crafting a Horror Story Like Stephen King