Stephen King
Stephen King, the man, and legend. From Christine to The Stand, The Dark Tower to Pet Sematary, The Mist to 1408, he is The King of Horror. His filmography is legendary to horror and it just keeps getting better. The It Remake is slated to land in September of 2017 with The Dark Tower following. Follow FrightFind’s Stephen King news here and join us on his masterful journey.
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Black Bear Visits The Stanley Hotel
Black Bear Decides to Visit The Shining Hotel A curious Stephen King fan decided to check out the hotel known as “The Shining Hotel,” aka The Stanley Hotel. Ghosts are not the only thing you might be wary of when staying at the iconic Stanley Hotel. Recently a very sizable black bear decided to pay a visit during the wee hours of the morning when most guests were asleep. This black bear must have been curious about Room 237 because he opened the door and strolled right into the lobby. After taking a break and enjoying the hotel lobby furniture, he… Read more »
Stephen King and “The Shining” Hotels that Gave Us The Overlook Hotel
What Hotels Inspired The Shining? In late 1974, Stephen King was emerging as a wildly successful young author. His two bestsellers, Carrie and Salem’s Lot, were enjoying multiple printing editions. For such an overnight success, the spotlight was beginning to shine on King, who previously worked as an English teacher at a Maine high school and sometimes moonlighted at a local laundry. Little did he know, a short-lived move to Boulder, Colorado would bring a new setting for many of his stories to come. One night, he found himself at the birthplace of The Shining in Estes Park, Colorado where… Read more »
Horror Films Coming in 2019
We know what you are thinking: 2018 isn’t even half over and you are already moving on to 2019. You would be correct in thinking that, but we don’t care. It’s all about the future Man! There are still several great horror flicks to hit theaters in 2018, but why not prepare for next year? Here are a few noteworthy horror films expected at your local cineplex in 2019. Annabelle 3 After the soaring box office success of the first two installations of The Conjuring spinoff, Annabelle, the little devil returns to continue terrorizing the physical plane. Writer Gary Dauberman has… Read more »
It Chapter 2 Cast Announcements
Stephen King‘s IT: Chapter 2 In the most recent It: Chapter Two casting announcement, according to Den of Geek, James Ransone and Andy Bean will be joining the Loser’s Club, with Ransone portraying the adult version of Eddie Kaspbrak (played by Jake Dylan Grazer in Chapter 1), and Andy Bean will be in the role of a grown-up Stan Uris, who was played by Wyatt Olef in the new IT film from Andrés Muschietti. Under the direction of Andrés Muschietti, who also directed 2017’s It, Ransone and Bean will be joining Jessica Chastain as Beverly Marsh (portrayed by Sophia Lillis in… Read more »
The Stephen King Universe
Stephen King is as synonymous to horror as Elvis is to Rock and Roll. With over 50 novels, 235 writing credits and 58 feature film and television adaptations that span the genres of horror, drama, fantasy, crime thrillers, and science fiction, King is one of the most diverse and prolific writers ever. His body of work needs little introduction. Beginning with the novel Carrie in 1974 and expanding to recent releases of The Dark Tower and IT, King has entertained readers and cinema fans alike for decades. Yes, Stephen King himself needs no introduction… The Stephen King Universe on the… Read more »
The Shining 2, AKA Doctor Sleep, in Progress
The past couple of years have been incredibly kind to Stephen King fans, with 2017 bringing no fewer than three of King’s classics to film and television, and if you’re a fan of the horror King, you’ll be pleased to learn that there’s seemingly no slowing down this train of terror. And one of the most recent King novels to get a green light for the big screen? None other than Doctor Sleep, the fan-requested 2013 sequel to The Shining that Stephen King originally dreamt up while staying at the haunted Stanley Hotel. What is the Doctor Sleep Plot? Doctor Sleep… Read more »
‘IT’ Chapter 2 Cast Announcements
Following the major success of Andres Muschietti’s IT, there was never any doubt that we would eventually get a sequel. The rumor mill that followed the release of the IT: Chapter 1 has thrown some shade on what we can actually expect. From a supposed post-credit scene that involved Jessica Chastain that never actually came about, to fears that director Andres Muschietti might not be returning – he is, although his signing hasn’t yet closed – it can be difficult to know how the sequel is shaping up. Jessica Chastain confirmed to be in talks to star as Beverly Marsh… Read more »
IT: Chapter 2. What Can We Expect From the IT Sequel?
So far Andres Muschietti’s remake of Stephen King’s IT has pulled in over an astounding $500 million worldwide since its release on September 8th, 2017. IT is set to surpass even The Exorcist as the top-grossing R-rated horror film and is well on its way to toppling other records before it even leaves theaters. So even without Muschietti’s “Chapter 1” teaser in the credits of IT, there was likely never any doubt of a sequel coming to fruition. But what might that sequel look like? First, we know the release date. September 6, 2019. Ugh, that’s a while off now isn’t it? What… Read more »
Meet The New Losers’ Club. Behind the Scenes with Wyatt Oleff of the IT Remake.
FrightFind had an amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Wyatt Oleff of the upcoming remake of Stephen King’s IT. You may know Wyatt from his gut wrenching opening scene where he played a young Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy 1. Wyatt plays Stan Uris a member of The Losers’ Club. Here’s what we can expect when we finally see the new IT this September 8th. FrightFind: Hi Oleff. Thanks for taking time to talk to us today. Wyatt Oleff: Oh, absolutely. Thank you for having me. FF: So, what was it like starring in the most heartbreaking opening scene in… Read more »
“Do Not Fear.” The Mist Will Appear June 22
Stephen King’s world continues to expand with another classic retelling of The Mist. Much like the upcoming It 2-part theatrical remake, The Mist’s “reimagining” will take on a new format as it comes to us as a series on Spike. The Mist series trailer The Mist trailer almost has a post-puberty Stranger Things feel to it. As an unsettling mist falls over a small town, another storm brews below. What to expect from The Mist The “re-imagining” of Stephen King’s classic The Mist is almost here, and with the release of new images from the set this past week, we can’t help but… Read more »
‘It’ Remake Trailer Released
After a series of pics from director Andres Muschietti (@andy_muschietti on Instagram) showing a colorful balloon filled countdown, the first official trailer for the highly anticipated IT remake is here! The IT: Part 1 Trailer While a horror classic like IT leaves some awfully big clown sized shoes to fill, horror master Stephen King has given the film his blessing, tweeting the following just this past month: Andy Muschietti’s remake of IT (actually it’s Part 1–The Losers’ Club) succeeds beyond my expectations. Relax. Wait. And enjoy. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 7, 2017 Planned as a two part release, IT:… Read more »
Tuberculosis, Stephen King and The Haunted History of The Iconic Stanley Hotel
Freelan O. Stanley may not be a household name for many but his technological and (inadvertent) horror contributions likely ring some bells. Following the successful sale of a dry plate photography manufacturing plant (to the founder of what is now Kodak), Freelan and his brother Francis gained true business notoriety as the creators of the best-selling steam powered automobile, the Stanley Steamer. A haunting diagnosis Unfortunately, Freelan’s success and financial standing did not guard against health maladies of the time. After becoming afflicted with tuberculosis, he along with his wife Flora loaded up their Stanley Steamer wagon, waved goodbye to… Read more »
IT Remake: New Pennywise Look
ET brings us a new look at Pennywise the Dancing Clown from the 2017 IT remake. The first look at Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise got everyone’s attention. Now, the clown gets even more sinister with a peek at his hellish clown suit from another age. “There is almost a doll-like quality to the costume,” designer Janie Bryant told Entertainment Weekly. Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly The full frontal of the clown suit is more authentic than the original Pennywise played by fan favorite, Tim Curry. Designed by Emmy winner Janie Bryant (Deadwood & Madmen) the costume resembles clown garb from a much… Read more »
IT Remake – Tim Curry vs Bill Skarsgard
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the challenger in the blue corner: Standing in at 6 feet 4 inches and hailing from Vällingby, Sweden. He barks. He bites. He’s Bill “Don’t Cha Want It?” Skarsgård!!! And in the red corner: Standing in at 5 feet 9 inches and hailing from Grappenhall, England. Rated by many as the best pound for pound Pennywise there will ever be! The legend and current champion of the world … Tim “The Dancing Clown” Curry!!!!!!! There is no doubt that any fan of Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, or Stephen King’s original miniseries IT is keeping an eye on the… Read more »
Netflix’s Stranger Things: An Homage to the Greats
So you haven’t quite wrapped up Game of Thrones and are only half way through Orange is the New Black. We get it. You have a lot of options these days and you can watch just about any show, anywhere, with the click of a button. However, if you love great storytelling, and especially if you’ve been alive in the last 50 years, stop what you’re doing and go watch Netflix’s Stranger Things. You heard us right, after reading this article, go watch Netflix’s Stranger Things! Seriously. It’s full of everything you love from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and even… Read more »