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Stephen King at the movies, a complete history of the film and television adaptations from the master of horror, Ian Nathan

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224)

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Stephen King at the movies

bibliography

Ian Nathan

a complete history of the film and television adaptations from the master of horror

Surely America's greatest storyteller, no single author has been adapted more regularly than Stephen King. With sixty-five existing movies and thirty television shows, and many more to come, the concept of the King adaptation lies at the core of what we understand as Hollywood entertainment, the essence of horror, and the landscape of American life. Illustrated with a fabulous array of familiar and unusual iconography, this is the most comprehensive account of the films and television series adapted from the work of Stephen King ever put together. Every Children of the Corn movie has been accounted for; every remake and reboot wrestled into submission; all the dark recesses of King's imagination brought out into the light. Including fresh critical analysis, interviews, behind-the-scenes revelations and biographical detail, this is both a King completist's dream and a must for all movie fans. Here is the chance to delve deep into such terrifying and beloved movies and television shows as Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Shining, Cujo, Stand By Me, Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and such modern marvels as Castle Rock, Mr. Mercedes, Pet Sematary, It: Chapters One and Two, and Doctor Sleep

Auteurs and mind games -- Monsters and children -- Angels and devils -- Dreams and nightmares -- Number one fans -- The final reckoning

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