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Doctor Sleep will acknowledge Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining

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Given that it’s based upon a direct sequel to the book and features several returning characters, it probably won’t come as much of a surprise to hear that the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep will make reference to The Shining. However, in an interview with Bloody Disgusting, director Mike Flanagan has revealed that […]

Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary gets a first trailer and new poster

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Paramount Pictures has debuted the first trailer and a new poster for the upcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1983 novel Pet Sematary. Directed by Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the horror stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Jeté Laurence, Hugo Lavoie and Lucas Lavoie; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Pet Sematary screenwriter says goal is […]

Pet Sematary gets a first poster ahead of Wednesday’s trailer

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With the first trailer set to drop tomorrow, Paramount Pictures has revealed a poster for directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch’s upcoming Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary, which you can check out here… SEE ALSO: First look images from new Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary “Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King, Pet Sematary follows Dr. Louis […]

First look images from new Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary

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Entertainment Weekly has revealed a batch of first look images for directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s 1983 novel Pet Sematary featuring Jud Crandall (John Lithgow), Ellie Creed (Jete Laurence), Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), Rachel Creed (Amy Seimetz), Gage Creed (Hugo and Lucas Lavoie), and the family’s cat Church; take a […]

Pet Sematary screenwriter says goal is to make “one of the scariest Stephen King adaptations ever”

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The recent spate of Stephen King adaptations is set to continue next year with the release of It: Chapter Two, In the Tall Grass, and a remake of the author’s bestseller Pet Sematary. King himself was initially concerned that the 1983 book was too dark and bleak for publication, and screenwriter Jeff Buhler (The Midnight […]

The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep adds Bruce Greenwood and Emily Alyn Lind

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Deadline is reporting that Bruce Greenwood (Gerald’s Game) and Emily Alyn Lind (Revenge) have become the latest additions to the cast of Warner Bros.’ The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep. The Stephen King adaptation is being directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game) and sees Ewan McGregor (Christopher Robin) starring as the now adult Danny Torrance, who […]

Pennywise torments Bill Hader’s Richie Tozier in latest It: Chapter Two set photos

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As filming continues on the Warner Bros. and New Line horror sequel It: Chapter Two, some new set photos have surfaced online which show Bill Skarsgard’s Pennywise the Dancing Clown tormenting the adult Richie Tozier, played by Bill Hader; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Pennywise sits atop a familiar statue in new It: Chapter Two […]

Exclusive Interview – Mr. Mercedes showrunner Jack Bender talks Season 2

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Paul Risker chats with Mr. Mercedes showrunner Jack Bender about season 2 of the Stephen King adaptation… Mr Mercedes, an adaptation of Stephen King’s Bill Hodges Trilogy, comprising Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers and End of Watch, enters its second season. Brady Hartsfield (Harry Treadaway) remains hospitalised in a vegetative state after a second attempt to […]

It: Chapter Two director shares behind-the-scenes photo of a bloodied Jessica Chastain

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With Jessica Chastain wrapping filming late last month, It: Chapter Two director Andy Muschietti has shared a behind-the-scenes image of himself alongside his Mama star, who is portraying the adult version of Beverly Marsh. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Pennywise sits atop a familiar statue in new It: Chapter Two set photo https://instagram.com/p/BnO5nTrgcqB/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control   It: […]

Pennywise sits atop a familiar statue in new It: Chapter Two set photo

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Jessica Chastain may have wrapped filming, but production continues on New Line’s keenly-anticipated horror sequel It: Chapter Two, and the latest set photo has given us our first look at Bill Skarsgard’s Pennywise from the follow-up, as he sits atop a statue of Paul Bunyan. As book readers will know, the statue plays a role […]