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Stephen King has been terrifying generations of horror fans for over 40 years. With his twisted tales of haunted hotels and blood-soaked prom queens, the author has become a Master of Suspense and Terror. His work has been adapted countless times, some good and some not so good.

Below are five of my favorite Stephen King films that are now streaming.

Children of the Corn (1984)

Streaming on Hulu, Tubi, and Prime Video

Children of the Corn, based on the short story by Stephen King, is about a young couple who find themselves stranded in Gatlin, Nebraska only to discover the entire town is overrun by a cult of killer children that worship a deity called “He Who Walks Behind the Rows.”

A bit dated but still genuinely creepy, Children of the Corn is a gnarly and gritty slasher that doesn’t hold back on the violence. The film is undoubtedly one of King’s most popular and iconic adaptations.

It (1990)

Streaming on HBO Max

It is based on Stephen King’s epic bestseller about seven friends known as “The Losers Club who must fight an unstoppable evil that takes shape in the form of a killer clown. Thirty years later, they are called back to fight the same entity they thought they had destroyed.

Split into two parts, the mini-series features an all-star cast including Richard Thomas, John Ritter, Annette O’ Toole, and even features a young Seth Green and Emily Perkins. It’s Tim Curry’s performance as the wise-cracking demonic clown Pennywise that steals the show here, however.

From the film’s opening drain sequence to its climactic finale, It keeps you engaged throughout with its heartfelt story of The Losers Club while scaring the hell out of you with Pennywise the Clown. After 30 years, It can still frighten a new generation of horror fans and even received a remake in 2017.

Misery (1990)

Streaming on HBO Max

Misery is based on Stephen King’s novel about novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan) who is critically injured in a car accident. Luckily Paul is rescued by his number one fan, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), who takes Paul back to her remote farm. Annie’s obsession with Paul takes a dark turn, however, when she discovers he has decided to kill off her favorite character in his latest novel. Annie becomes controlling, turning violent, demanding he rewrite it or else.

It was hailed as one of the best King adaptions. Kathy Bates won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes. Stephen King himself has stated that Misery is one of his top 10 film adaptations. With its isolated setting and compelling villain, Misery is a nail-biting film experience filled with moments of intense violence and brutality. However, it’s the film’s infamous “hobbling” scene that still has us screaming today.

Gerald’s Game (2017)

Streaming on Netflix

Gerald’s Game is based on King’s 1992 novel which follows a married couple attempting to put some spice back in their marriage.

In Gerald’s Game, we follow Jess (Carla Gugino), who is left handcuffed to a bed when her husband suddenly dies due to a heart attack during a kinky sex game. Left alone, she must find a way to escape while battling her own inner demons.

Suspenseful, nerve-wracking, and downright scary, Gerald’s Game proves that you don’t need much to terrify an audience. More psychological than straight-up horror, director Mike Flanagan crafts a slow burn film with a strong story, a compelling heroine, and some effective scare sequences. Stephen King even praised the film as being “hypnotic, horrifying and terrific.”

Doctor Sleep (2019)

Streaming on HBO Max

A follow-up to Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece The Shining, Doctor Sleep is an adaption of Stephen King’s novel that follows Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) scarred by the trauma he endured at the Overlook Hotel. Struggling with alcoholism, he tries to rebuild his life, but any hope for happiness is shattered when he meets Abra (Kyliegh Curran), a girl who also possesses “the shine.”

Now, Danny must protect her from a cult known as the True Knot, whose members prey on children who shine.

Also directed by Mike Flanagan, Doctor Sleep lives up to the original, with the film bridging the gap between Kubrick’s Shining and King’s work. With some unsettling sequences, including the brutal murder of a child and a return to the famous Overlook Hotel, Doctor Sleep is a thrilling horror film that not only lives up to the original but also manages to satisfy Stephen King fans.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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Michael Keaton Raves About “Beetlejuice” Sequel: A Beautiful and Emotional Return to the Netherworld

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After more than three decades since the original “Beetlejuice” film took audiences by storm with its unique blend of comedy, horror, and whimsy, Michael Keaton has given fans a reason to eagerly anticipate the sequel. In a recent interview, Keaton shared his thoughts on an early cut of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel, and his words have only added to the growing excitement surrounding the film’s release.

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Keaton, reprising his iconic role as the mischievous and eccentric ghost, Beetlejuice, described the sequel as “beautiful”, a term that encapsulates not only the visual aspects of the film but its emotional depth as well. “It is really good. And beautiful. Beautiful, you know, physically. You know what I mean? The other one was so fun and exciting visually. It’s all that, but really kind of beautiful and interestingly emotional here and there. I wasn’t ready for that, you know. Yeah, it’s great,” Keaton remarked during his appearance on The Jess Cagle Show.

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Keaton’s praise did not stop at the film’s visual and emotional appeal. He also lauded the performances of both returning and new cast members, signaling a dynamic ensemble that is sure to please fans. “It’s great and the cast, I mean, Catherine [O’Hara], if you thought she was funny last time, double it. She’s so funny and Justin Theroux is like, I mean, come on,” Keaton enthused. O’Hara returns as Delia Deetz, while Theroux joins the cast in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. The sequel also introduces Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife, and Willem Dafoe as a dead B movie actor, adding new layers to the beloved universe.

“It’s just so fun and I’ve seen it now, I’m gonna see it again after a couple little tweaks in the editing room and I confidently say this thing is great,” Keaton shared. The journey from the original “Beetlejuice” to its sequel has been a long one, but if Keaton’s early rave is anything to go by, it will have been worth the wait. Showtime for the sequel is set for September 6th.

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‘The Unknown’ From Willy Wonka Event is Getting a Horror Movie

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Not since the Fyre Festival has an event been so lambasted online as Glasgow, Scotland’s Willy Wonka Experience. In case you haven’t heard about it, it was a children’s spectacular that celebrated Roald Dahl’s offbeat chocolatier by taking families through a themed space that felt like his magical factory. Only, thanks to cellphone cameras and social testimony, it was actually a sparsely decorated warehouse filled with flimsy set designs that looked like they were bought on Temu.

The famous disgruntled Oompa Loompa is now a meme and several hired actors have spoken out about the inelegant party. But one character seems to have come out on top, The Unknown, the mirror-masked emotionless villain who appears from behind a mirror, terrifying younger attendees. The actor who played Wonka, at the event, Paul Conell, recites his script and gives some backstory to this frightening entity.

“The bit that got me was where I had to say, ‘There is a man we don’t know his name. We know him as the Unknown. This Unknown is an evil chocolate maker who lives in the walls,'” Conell told Business Insider. “It was terrifying for the kids. Is he an evil man who makes chocolate or is the chocolate itself evil?”

Despite the sour affair, something sweet may come out of it. Bloody Disgusting has reported that a horror movie is being made based on The Unknown and may get a release as early as this year.

The horror publication quotes Kaledonia Pictures: “The film, gearing up for production and a late 2024 release, follows a renowned illustrator and his wife who are haunted by the tragic death of their son, Charlie. Desperate to escape their grief, the couple leave the world behind for the remote Scottish Highlands – where an unknowable evil awaits them.”

@katsukiluvrr evil chicolate maker who lives in the walls from willies chocolate experience in glasgow x #glasgow #willywonka #wonkaglasgow #scottish #wonka #theunknown #fyp #trending #foryou ♬ its the unknown – mol💌

They add, “We are excited to begin production and look forward to sharing more with you as soon as possible. We are actually only a few miles from the event, so it is quite surreal to see Glasgow all over social media, worldwide.”

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