"Firestarter" and a powerless childhood The 1984 horror film, a precursor to "Stranger Things," spoke to the consequences of never being believed Salon · May 13, 2022
Review: Weak new version of ‘Firestarter’ flames out Can we just put this “Fire” out? Almost 40 years after the original adaptation of “Firestarter,” which was not a very good film, a second film from horror specialist Blumhouse also based on the 1980 novel by Stephen King arrives in theaters and on Peacock. Directed by Keith Thomas, whose… Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022
Firestarter review – soggy Stephen King remake struggles to ignite Zac Efron tries his best in an otherwise regrettable retread of the horror author’s tale of a girl with superpowers The Guardian - US · May 13, 2022
Film Review: ‘Firestarter’ remake fails to ignite Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong star in this new adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 novel about a preteen girl with pyrokinetic powers made even more famous by Drew Barrymore in a 1984 film The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
‘Firestarter’: Dark tone, solid acting ignite Stephen King thriller With a skilled young newcomer as the telekinetic child and Zac Efron as her dad, reboot is a step up from awful 1984 version. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022
Blast from the past as currency speculators circle weakened pound Analysis: Experts warn that sharp losses for sterling could drive up cost of imports and invite attacks on the currency The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
‘I’d carry the misery around with me all day’: Sissy Spacek on acting, grief and her sci-fi debut at 72 The star of Carrie, Badlands and Coal Miner’s Daughter talks about losing her brother, working with Hollywood’s greats and infuriating Harvey Weinstein The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
Terrifying Bigfoot creature spotted on Google Maps - plus seven other creepy sights Google Street View is a great tool to use when checking directions, but there's also an array of weird and worrying scenes lurking in areas across the globe - if you know where to look Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022
‘I can’t see it getting any better’: could the UK be heading for a recession? Small business owners are already being hit as consumers cut back on non-essentials The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022
You need to watch the best Stephen King movie ever before it leaves Netflix this week This 1994 film is one of those rare classics that lives up to the hype. Check out out 'The Shawshank Redemption' before it leaves Netflix on April 30. Inverse · Apr 27, 2022
Stephen King sparks horror with microwaved salmon recipe: ‘Your most terrifying work yet’ ‘Truly a master of horror’ The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Stranger Things Season 4: Five clues in Netflix trailer that leave fans fearing the worst Stranger Things Season 4 returns to Netflix next month and after the release of an explosive trailer, fans of the hit supernatural series are predicting what the final instalment will entail Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022
Quiz of the week: 30 bone-chilling horror movie questions Test your scariness knowledge levels with our horror film quiz Wales Online · Apr 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022 Ben Stiller in talks to play Jack Torrance in new West End adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining ‘Zoolander’ star would take on the role made famous by Jack Nicholson
Inverse · Mar 19, 2022 You need to watch the most haunting sci-fi thriller on HBO Max ASAP This 1983 thriller features a truly iconic Christopher Walken performance. Here's why Inverse recommends that you find the time to stream 'The Dead Zone' on HBO Max ASAP.
Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2022 Stephen King writes war in Ukraine is about a hero and a villain Stephen King knows a strong narrative when he sees one.
Inverse · Mar 7, 2022 30 years ago, Stephen King inspired the most unwatchable sci-fi movie ever made This early '90s science-fiction cult classic takes the phrase "loosely adapted" to its absolute limits.
Input · Mar 6, 2022 From ‘The Lawnmower Man’ to Meta: VR’s most important moments Thirty years ago an adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Lawnmower Man’ hyper-fixated on the dangers of “virtual reality." Here’s a short timeline of how VR has become a mainstream buzzword.
Inverse · Mar 4, 2022 The oral history of 'The Lawnmower Man,' the sci-fi movie that predicted VR Three decades later, director Brett Leonard, production designer Alex McDowell, and five others tell Inverse how 'The Lawnmower Man' made its mark as one of the most prescient (and outdated) films of the early ‘90s.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Stephen King, Piers Morgan and more celebrities react to Russia-Ukraine crisis after Putin declares war Vladimir Putin has faced global condemnation after announcing a ‘full-scale invasion’ into Ukraine
The New Daily · Feb 6, 2022 On This Day: Renowned author Charles Dickens was born On this day 210 years ago, renowned British author Charles Dickens was born. His novels offered an unflinching look at the lives of the English poor.
Daily Record · Jan 21, 2022 Scots woman 'looks like extra from horror movie' after teeth fall out in lockdown Denise Hesketh, 58, has likened herself to a "horrible monster" and "something out of a Stephen King film."
Marie Claire · Nov 17, 2021 The 50 Best Classic Horror Movies Every Scary Film Buff Must See BRB, sleeping with the lights on for the foreseeable future.
Total Film · Sep 5, 2019 The best Stephen King adaptations ranked, from Carrie to The Long Walk We look back on the best movies and TV shows based on the King of Horror's works