By: Amanda Guarragi Stephen King has been crowned the “Horror King” because of his ability to create a haunting and suspenseful atmosphere in his novels. His novels not only consist of the horror of the world or the evil people are capable of, but he also shows different sides of humanity. King’s novels are enriching when he ties supernatural elements with his characters. King uses … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Life of Chuck’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The lure of small-town myths is what makes Stephen King’s stories captivating. Every character is connected to the grounds they walk on. Their families have lived in the particular town for decades and have never found the heart to leave. Each family has their story, whether it is good or bad. In Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, the characters find out just how haunted … Continue reading ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many Stephen King adaptations over the years; some have been better than others. The Boogeyman is unique because it is a short story in King’s anthology series Night Shift. Co-writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman adapted a 10-page story into a feature film, which turned out well. The lore of the boogeyman has been around for decades, … Continue reading ‘The Boogeyman’ Review
Mike Flanagan takes the same ambience that made The Haunting of Hill House a sensation and combined it with paying homage to Stanley Kurbrick. Doctor Sleep is a mixed bag but that’s because Flanagan attempted to combine two styles into one film and that’s where the storytelling became interesting. It’s incredibly difficult to adapt a Stephen King novel AND make a sequel to one of … Continue reading Doctor Sleep Review (Pre-Screening)
Welcome to the final chapter of the Losers club! The one thing I will say about this film, is that Andy Muschietti has developed such a strong persona with both of these films. The first half of IT: Chapter Two had great camerawork and transitions, that made the story flow to and from each character introduction. IT: Chapter Two, did not exceed my expectations like … Continue reading IT: Chapter Two
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