Directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch, the duo behind Starry Eyes, have teamed up for the remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Judging by the first images shared by Entertainment Weekly, it may end up being a decent film. But until we do see some footage we’ll be wondering if “sometimes dead is better,” […]
Today, we have some casting news for Mike Flanagan’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. Today, THR has confirmed that Rebecca Ferguson will star as the leading lady. The talented actress has starred in films such as Life, The Snowman, The Greatest Showman, and The Girl on the Train. Ferguson joins Ewan McGregor who will play Danny […]
Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the writing/directing duo behind Starry Eyes, are tackling Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Today, they announced via Twitter that filming has officially begun on the project. Day one. #PetSematary pic.twitter.com/dfBAuW95xo — Dennis Widmyer (@denniswidmyer) June 18, 2018 Jason Clarke (Winchester) is set to star as Louis Creed, with Amy Seimetz […]
John Carpenter‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Christine is a true classic and to celebrate Christine‘s 35th Anniversary, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is introducing the film to a new generation by releasing Christine on 4K Ultra HD this September. “John Carpenter brings Stephen King’s best-selling novel to life in this chilling thriller. She was born […]
“Beauty and the Beast” star Jay Ryan has joined the Losers Club for Andy Muschietti’s It: Chapter Two. Ryan, who recently starred in the mini-series “Fighting Season” and “Mary Kills People” joins the cast as the adult version of Ben Hanscom. Ryan will star alongside Jessica Chastain (Beverly), James McAvoy (Bill), James Ranson (Eddie), Andy Bean […]
Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) was asked last year what other Stephen King novel he would like to adapt following his fantastic adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game (review) for Netflix. His answer, Doctor Sleep, King’s sequel to The Shining. His wish was granted. Warner Bros. announced earlier this year that the film was on its way. Today, we’ve learned […]
The Stephen King adaptations just keep coming, not that we are complaining. It was just last week that we reported that Netflix is adapting Stephen King and his son Joe Hill‘s In the Tall Grass. Today, news has come, via Deadline, that another King tale, first featured in Esquire magazine, is headed our way, The Gingerbread […]
Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thrillers, suspense, and horror films is turning May into Stephen King Month with some of the best movies and miniseries from the King of Horror. These hard-to-find thrillers, including the original IT miniseries, Salem’s Lot, Creepshow, and Cat’s Eye, will be available exclusively to Shudder members beginning May 1, 2018. Creepshow, Cat’s Eye, Salem’s Lot and of course the […]
The Pet Sematary reboot has added another actor to its roster, John Lithgow. Lithgow has signed on to play the role of the kindly neighbor, Jud Crandall, the man who informs Louis Creed about the Pet Sematary. Jud was originally played by Fred Gwynne who passed away in 1993. John Lithgow has had so many roles […]
Back in December, we reported that Paramount Pictures had set a date for the remake of Stephen King’s classic Pet Sematary. We’ve now learned that the film is set to begin filming in Toronto, Canada this May. The writing/directing duo of Kevin Kolsh and Dennis Widmyer, the team behind Starry Eyes, will be directing from […]
