Simon Thompson presents his top ten Stephen King adaptations…Stephen King is an author who needs very little introduction if you have lived on planet earth for an extended period of time and have access to all the latest up-to-date communication technologies. With a vast, prolific output of novels and short stories spanning all the way […]
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie renewed for second season by Prime Video
After Mike Flanagan’s series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic debut novel Carrie premiered earlier this month, Prime Video has officially renewed the horror series for a second season. Spoilers follow for the season one finale…Carrie starred Summer H. Howell as the titular Carrie White, a sheltered young girl who was kept inside and homeschooled her whole life by her […]
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Is the Update We Needed
Ricky Church on Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of the Stephen King classic Carrie…Mike Flanagan’s latest Stephen King adaptation of Carrie has been released on Prime Video and is high in the ranks not only of Carrie adaptations, but of the many King adaptations overall. Its cast, writing and adherence to the source material while finding many avenues for Flanagan […]
Prime Video Review – Carrie
Robert Ewing reviews Prime Video’s Carrie adaptation…Brian De Palma’s Carrie is one of the most iconic horror films ever made and a defining adaptation within Stephen King’s catalogue. The image of Carrie White, covered in pig’s blood, standing on stage after being crowned prom queen. Is one of the most striking and well-known images in […]
Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King series Carrie gets new trailer and promotional images
With just a month to go until Carrie premieres on Prime Video, a new trailer has landed online for Mike Flanagan’s upcoming reinvention of Stephen King’s debut novel, along with a batch of promotional images from the small screen adaptation.The coming-of-age horror series stars Summer H. Howell in the role of the titular misfit teen, […]
First trailer for Mike Flanagan’s new Stephen King adaptation Carrie
Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Mike Flanagan’s (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) hotly-anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel Carrie. The eight-episode series starring Summer Howell in the iconic role of Carrie White will premiere on Prime this October.Published in 1974, Carrie follows the teenaged girl Carrie White as she is bullied at school […]
Prime Video shares first look at Mike Flanagan’s Carrie series
Prime Video has shared a first look at Carrie, Mike Flanagan’s (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) reinvention of Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel.Summer Howell leads the cast in the title role as high school outcast Carrie White, alongside Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Joel Oulette as […]
Brian De Palma: A Career In Pushing Boundaries
Simon Thompson delves into the career of Brian De Palma…Brian De Palma is a filmmaker whose career is a Rorschach ink blot for various commentators to project their own perceptions on. To some he’s a brilliant and daring master of suspense, an American Alfred Hitchcock, while to others he’s a cheap purveyor of sex and […]
10 Essential Movies from 1976
We take a look at a great year for cinema with ten essential movies from 1976…A stellar year in cinema can sometimes be judged by the strength of the Best Picture nominees. Then you could look again in a decade or two and see which films have accrued a loyal cult following and been more […]
7 Prom-Themed Horror Movies You Need To See
Casey Chong presents seven prom-themed horror movies to add to your watchlist…Attending a prom marks a significant milestone for many high school students. A transition of one’s high school life before entering adulthood – and of course, a night of dressing up, having fun and dancing with your loved one. But proms in the horror […]
