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Stephen King Reads The First Chapter Of New Book ‘If It Bleeds’

Master of horror Stephen King is giving fans a real treat, reading them the first chapter of his new book If It Bleeds, releasing today. A collection of novellas, the book features the tales of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, The Life of Chuck, Rat, and the title story If It Bleeds. “In the title story, reader favorite Holly Gibney (from the Mr. Mercedes trilogy and The Outsider) must face her fears, and possibly another outsider—this time on her own. In “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” an intergenerational friendship has a disturbing afterlife. “The Life of Chuck” explores, beautifully, how each of us contains multitudes. And in “Rat,” a struggling writer must contend with the darker side of ambition.” Get your copy of Stephen King’s If It Bleeds now.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2020

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Gary Dauberman Sinks His Teeth Into The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Adaptation

Almost exactly a year ago we reported that James Wan would be producing a new take on Stephen King’s vampire novel Salem’s Lot. We informed you back then that Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle Comes Home) would be penning the script. Now, news has come (via THR) that Dauberman will also be in the director’s chair. Published in 1975, Salem’s Lot centers on a writer who returns to his childhood home, the town of Jerusalem’s Lot where he discovers there’s a vampire plaguing the town. Dauberman had this to say last year: I did have a unique way into it but again, I think the book in itself is unique,” Dauberman told Slash Films. “I haven’t seen a scary vampire movie in a long, long time and I’d really love to tackle that. It’s one of my favorite books. It’s one of my favorite Stephen King books. We felt it should have the cinematic treatment that we gave IT; IT was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 11, 2020

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This September, Watch ‘Pet Semetary’ At the Real Location

This September, join On Set Media for a truly one of a kind event, watch Stephen King’s Pet Semetary in the real cemetery that inspired the movie! Things don’t get much creepier than that. “Will you come over and play with us? First, we play with Jud. Then mommy came. We had an awfully good time …now we want to play with you! Join ON SET CINEMA on Saturday, September 19th for a very special screening of the original Pet Sematary at the actual Pet Sematary filming location in Ellsworth, Maine! We will be watching the film outside, exactly where the infamous “Pet Sematary” sign and graveyard once stood. Maine is such a beautiful state – make a weekend trip out of it and visit Acadia National Park only 20 minutes away or check out Stephen King’s house in Bangor only 40 minutes north. We encourage everyone to stay all night at The Colonial Inn, which is located directly by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 8, 2020

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Emily Hampshire Joins “Chapelwhaite” Series Based On King’s ‘Jerusalems Lot’

Actress Emily Hampshire has joined the cast of Epix’s “Chapelwhaite“, based on Stephen King‘s short story Jerusalem’s Lot. The “Schitt’s Creek” actress will star opposite Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Deadline reports. The story follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody) who, in the 1850s moves his family to his ancestral home in Preacher’s Corner, Maine. There he must confront hidden secrets and fight against the darkness that has plagued his family for generations. Hampshire will play Rebecca Morgan, “an ambitious young woman” who left the comforts of home for college and has now returned to write for the prestigious Atlantic Magazine.” Rebecca is instantly drawn to the Captain. She applies to be the governess of the infamous Chapelwaite Manor so that she can write her novel based on the family. Jason and Peter Filardi will executive produce as well as serve as showrunners. Production will begin this April in Novia Scotia on “Chapelwhaite” with a Fall 2020 premiere.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2020

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Fiona Dourif Joins The Cast of “The Stand”

Fiona Dourif, who starred in both Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky, has joined the cast of CBS All Access’ upcoming adaptation of “The Stand.” Dourif revealed during a talk with Syfy that she will be playing the role of “Rat Woman,” a new take on the Stephen King character “Rat Man” who was played by Rick Aviles in the original miniseries. I’m playing Rat Man…do you guys remember Rat Man? Rat Man is now Rat Woman,” Dourif told Syfy. “I read the books and watched the miniseries. I love The Stand.” Dourif joins the cast that already includes Alexander Skarsgård, Heather Gram, Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Marilyn Manson, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, Daniel Sunjata, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Nat Wolff, Eion Bailey, Odessa Young, Katherine McNamara, Henry Zaga, and Hamish Linklater. The 10-episode series is co-written and directed by Josh Boone and features a new ending written by King himself. The series will depict Stephen King‘s tale

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 1, 2020

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AMC Orders Pilot For Stephen And Owen King’s ‘Sleeping Beauties’

Stephen King adaptations have never been more popular than they are today. It feels like we are reporting weekly about a new film or series based on King’s works (not that we are complaining). This time, we are here to talk about Sleeping Beauties, written by Stephen and Owen King (King’s youngest son). During the TelevisonCritics Association’s press tour AMC announced that they have given the order for the pilot episode with Stephen King and Owen King serving as executive producers alongside Michael Sugar and Ashley Zalta of Sugar23. “In a small Appalachian town, there’s a strange mystical occurrence that causes all the women to fall asleep, leaving the men to try and rescue them. But do the women want to be rescued?” We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 18, 2020

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King’s “The Dark Half” Getting A New Adapation

The adaptations of Stephen King‘s works show no signs of slowing, not that we’re complaining. Just a few days ago we reported that new cast has been added to the Apple TV+ series “Lisey’s Story.” Today, we can reveal that yet another King adaptation is on its way, The Dark Half, helmed by Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) for MGM. This is the second time the 1989 novel has been made, the first was directed by George Romero and starred Timothy Hutton as Thad and Stark. The Dark Half centers around a novelist, Thad Beaumont, who discovers his pseudonym, George Stark, has come to life and gone on a vicious murder spree.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 14, 2019

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‘Fast And Furious’ Star Joins Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘Lisey’s Story’

The cast continues to build for the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King‘s Lisey’s Story over at Apple TV+. The latest to sign on is Fast and Furious star Sung Kang who will play the role of Officer Dan Beckman, assigned to watch Lisey’s home. Kang joins the cast that already includes Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Dane Dehaan, and Joan Allen. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats begin, Lisey realizes that, just

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 9, 2019

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Stephen King’s ‘From A Buick 8’ Finally Being Adapted

After several attempts by several studios, it looks like the adaptation of Stephen King‘s “From a Buick 8” is finally happening with Thomas Jane set to star. Courtney Lauren Penn (Altitude) is producing. Penn is teaming up with LA-based company Renegade Entertainment, according to Deadline. King will also be on board to adapt and produce the film based on the 2002 thriller about a car which is a door to another dimension. The story centers around the rural town of Statler, Pennsylvania where the state police have kept a mysterious 1954 Buick Roadmaster in the shed behind the barracks for more than twenty years. When the town is plagued by strange and supernatural events, it turns out the Buick isn’t what it seems to be. ‘From a Buick 8′ is a thrilling and deeply personal project for us,” Jane and Penn stated, “as we explore a uniquely structured mystery spanning the 70s, 80s, 90s and post 9/11 rea, centered around

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 5, 2019

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Joan Allen Joins The Apple TV+ Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”

Apple TV+ continues to add to its library which is turning out to be incredible. One of their upcoming series is the eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 2006 novel “Lisey’s Story.” Deadline is reporting that Joan Allen (“Mindhunter”, The Contender) has joined the cast that already includes Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jonathan Rayson. Allen will star as Lisey’s (Moore) oldest sister Amanda. “Every marriage has two hearts, one light, and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he’s dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon’s dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author – that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 25, 2019

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