The careers of screenwriters Jason and Peter Filardi could not be more different. Peter’s been the horror guy, having scripted the successful Flatliners and The Craft, as well as TV Stephen King adaptations ’Salem’s Lot (2004 version) and Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Younger brother Jason is the comedy guy, whose credits include the hits Bringing Down […]
There is a lot to like about this upcoming retelling of Stephen King’s classic vampire tale Salem’s Lot. The original – directed by Tobe Hooper is of course – horror royalty but, let’s be honest, a new take on King’s novel could be a welcome thing – particularly given the folks behind the project and […]
“Do it now, or your punishment shall be a thousand deaths, each more horrible than the last!” Seems like once would be enough. Join your faithful Grue-Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they walk behind the rows in search of “He Who” in Stephen King’s Children of the […]
Adapted from Stephen King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot, which served as a prequel to his novel Salem’s Lot – CHAPELWAITE tells the tale of: “Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. […]
What could possibly be any better for a horror fan than sitting on the front porch with this generation’s greatest horror author as he reads from his latest work? Absolutely nothing, that’s what. So, put in your earbuds, settle in, and check out this video of Stephen King doing exactly what I just mentioned. Be […]
Alcohol, insults, and dredging up the past rarely mix well together, and they certainly don’t in the Canadian short film Big Wheels, director Andrew Simpson’s take on a Stephen King short story. This taut thriller is a nail-biter throughout thanks to nerve-wracking atmosphere and acting-clinic–level performances. Bob (Andrew Bee) is a mechanic who is about […]
Epix has finally gotten around to bringing us their long-anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s prequel tale of Salem’s Lot – Jerusalem’s Lot, a short story that first appeared in his now-iconic short story collection Night Shift. Production on the series was delayed because of COVID but – they finally managed to get it shot, and […]
The Talisman is an epic novel – penned by Stephen King and Peter Straub, both horror literature titans in their own right – they collaborated on the novel which was originally released in 1984 bringing us a breathtaking blend of horror and fantasy that since the day it was released has screamed for some kind […]
Everyone knows – I’m Gruesome Magazine’s resident Stephen King fan. I have been a fan of his written word – and the projects derived from them – since Carrie and although I love the original Mick Garris directed mini-series, like many fans I have longed for a more elaborate visual retelling of this horror classic. […]
Adapting stories from Stephen King and Joe Hill and featuring the vocal talents of Kiefer Sutherland and Joe King, the Creepshow Animated Special is the Halloween season gift we all need and deserve. Rolling out on Shudder on Oct. 29th – the channel gives us the following break down: “Two animated tales of terror: “Survivor […]
As Dec. 17th inches ever closer – the anticipation for this second adaptation of Stephen King’s epic novel The Stand grows ever stronger – and after seeing this latest trailer it would appear that the anticipation is warranted. It looks epic in it’s scope – and production and, I can’t wait to lay eyes on […]
One of the best adaptations of a Stephen King novel ever! That’s this horror fans opinion – and it went largely unnoticed because it aired on a goofy network to which literally no one subscribed. It showed some signs of life after hitting home video – and the free streaming service Hoopla – which is […]
Here’s some news that I know I’ve been waiting to hear – the CBS All Access remake of The Stand officially has an air date – Dec 17th is when it makes it big debut! The nine episode series will air on Thursday nights. King has written a new ending for the tale that reportedly […]
Stephen King has a thing about evil motor vehicles. Christine, Trucks (which became Maximum Overdrive) Uncle Otto’s Truck and of course From A Buick 8 – all about gas-powered vehicles run amok – that last one on the list has moved one more step in the process of becoming a feature film by landing itself […]
The only thing a Stephen King fan looks more forward to then the announcement of the masters next book is the word on who is getting the rights to adapt his latest scare-fest – most of the time, it’s Netflix and guess what – the streaming giant has once again announced another project based on […]