It’s incredible to think that it’s over 40 years since the legendary and bloody horror movie Carrie hit the screens announcing the arrival of Stephen King as a storytelling master of the genre. Over the subsequent decades since its release in 1976 it’s not only been remade twice, there have also been countless movie and TV adaptations of both King's novels and short stories which really has cemented his reputation as the undisputed - and most prolific - king of horror and psychological drama.
Arguably, the heyday for film adaptations of his work was in the 1980s and 90s when each year saw around four or five being released including Pet Sematary and the Children of the Corn series. But in the new millennium, the rate slowed down slightly, certainly in terms of films firmly in the horror genre. However, 2017 and beyond is seeing a major resurgence in the number of films said to be set to arrive on screen, both in the cinema and through online providers including Netflix and Hulu.
Naturally, the highest profile one to arrive this year has been It. Playing on the classic horror trope of the scary clown it was released to great critical acclaim and broke box office records for a horror film too. With the second part of the story slated for release in 2019 the makers must be expecting, and hoping, that it’s going to be an even bigger smash both critically and in terms of takings.
So what other King-inspired spine-tingling treats do we have in store for us over the next year or so? Well, the one that’s generating the most pre-release heat is 1922 which is due to come out on Netflix later this year. It tells the story of a man who kills his wife to obtain the farm that she has inherited from her father. But, instead of the plan coming off, he is then plagued by rats and other ghostly apparitions. Directed by Zak Hilditch and starring Thomas Jane and Molly Parker, it joins Gerald’s Game as the second King piece to have been commissioned and made by the online streaming service.
Turning to the big screen we’ve also mentioned the second chapter of It which will bring the story of Pennywise to its logical conclusion and there are rumours that Warner Brothers want to bring the Creepshow franchise back to life in the not too distant future along with another Children of the Corn film. The fact that studios are still keen to keep films like these going is a testament to the enduring appeal of the horror genre in the popular consciousness. It’s also something that has reached out into other areas of culture inspiring everything from rollercoaster rides at theme parks to slot machines – an example of which you can find right here with a review of the spookily enjoyable Magic Shoppe game.
Of course, it’s writers like Stephen King who have helped to bring horror into the mainstream, maybe even introducing a whole new audience to the pleasures of being kept on the edge of their seats. This has ensured the steady stream of new movies to satisfy the demand and, for that, all true horror fans should salute him.
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It’s incredible to think that it’s over 40 years since the legendary and bloody horror movie Carrie hit the screens announcing the arrival of Stephen King as a storytelling master of the genre. Over the subsequent decades since its release in 1976 it’s not only been remade twice, there have also been countless movie and TV adaptations of both King's novels and short stories which really has cemented his reputation as the undisputed - and most prolific - king of horror and psychological drama.
Arguably, the heyday for film adaptations of his work was in the 1980s and 90s when each year saw around four or five being released including Pet Sematary and the Children of the Corn series. But in the new millennium, the rate slowed down slightly, certainly in terms of films firmly in the horror genre. However, 2017 and beyond is seeing a major resurgence in the number of films said to be set to arrive on screen, both in the cinema and through online providers including Netflix and Hulu.
Naturally, the highest profile one to arrive this year has been It. Playing on the classic horror trope of the scary clown it was released to great critical acclaim and broke box office records for a horror film too. With the second part of the story slated for release in 2019 the makers must be expecting, and hoping, that it’s going to be an even bigger smash both critically and in terms of takings.
So what other King-inspired spine-tingling treats do we have in store for us over the next year or so? Well, the one that’s generating the most pre-release heat is 1922 which is due to come out on Netflix later this year. It tells the story of a man who kills his wife to obtain the farm that she has inherited from her father. But, instead of the plan coming off, he is then plagued by rats and other ghostly apparitions. Directed by Zak Hilditch and starring Thomas Jane and Molly Parker, it joins Gerald’s Game as the second King piece to have been commissioned and made by the online streaming service.
Turning to the big screen we’ve also mentioned the second chapter of It which will bring the story of Pennywise to its logical conclusion and there are rumours that Warner Brothers want to bring the Creepshow franchise back to life in the not too distant future along with another Children of the Corn film. The fact that studios are still keen to keep films like these going is a testament to the enduring appeal of the horror genre in the popular consciousness. It’s also something that has reached out into other areas of culture inspiring everything from rollercoaster rides at theme parks to slot machines – an example of which you can find right here with a review of the spookily enjoyable Magic Shoppe game.
Of course, it’s writers like Stephen King who have helped to bring horror into the mainstream, maybe even introducing a whole new audience to the pleasures of being kept on the edge of their seats. This has ensured the steady stream of new movies to satisfy the demand and, for that, all true horror fans should salute him.