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Nine Stephen King Adaptations That Need to Happen

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The 2nd golden age of Stephen King adaptations is upon us. Between Stranger Things and upcoming titles like The Dark Tower and IT, King adaptations are hot stuff. King adaptations haven’t been this big since the 90’s and we here at iHorror hope it continues. There have already been many adaptations of King’s work with varying degrees of quality and entertainment value. King has 54 published novels and over 200 short stories so there are plenty of stories to adapt. Lets be honest though, King adaptations have never really stopped. Between feature films, miniseries, and TV shows there really hasn’t been a time in the last thirty years where King’s name wasn’t stamped on a production. But his work is getting high attention right now and that why we got together and put together Nine Stephen King Adaptations That Need to Happen. We also went ahead and picked our top choice for making that dream a reality.

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Eyes of the Dragon

A Guillermo Del Toro Film

When Del Toro was originally attached to the Hobbit movies it seemed like a perfect fit for him. Eventually he dropped from the director’s chair for those films and it left a whole in my heart on Del Toro’s take on a fantasy world. Between Pan’s Labyrinth and The Strain, Del Toro has proven that he has an eye for fantasy, but what he needs is a fantastical dark medieval tale. Enter Eyes of the Dragon, King’s dark fantasy set in medieval times. Guillermo Del Toro’s attention to world building and dark story line would be perfect for this adaptation.

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The Dark Half

A David Robert Mitchell Film

While George A. Romero’s Adaptation of The Dark Half has its moments, the film was low in budget and lost the rest of it towards the end of shooting. The main issues with that film is that the lost of budget is very evident in the film. But the story of an author’s Dark Half coming to life with a decent budget (that sticks for the whole production) and being helmed by David Robert Mitchell would make for great horror cinema. Mitchell proved his horror chops with 2014’s It Follows and would be the perfect candidate for King’s story of an author being stalked by his Dark Half.

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Cell

A film by Adam Wingard

I know what you are thinking “Didn’t a Cell movie just come out?” Yes it did and it wasn’t good. That is not to say the book was a masterpiece, it really isn’t. But in the right hands a film adaptation of Cell could have been a fun B-movie with some great imagery and blood. I know many were excited to see Eli Roth tackle the material, but I think Adam Wingard would have hit the right notes of bloody cheese and high tension need to make this into a B-movie masterpiece. A quick glance at his growing filmography proves this between his entries in the VHS and ABCs of Death series to The Guest and You’re Next. Wingard would have made this movie into a post-911 Invasion of the Body Snatchers instead of the generic zombie flick that was plopped on our laps earlier this year.

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Dreamcatcher and The Stand Miniseries

 Series Created By Frank Darabont

Miniseries of Stephen King novels are almost a must. The Stand was already adapted in the 90’s and remains a pretty decent time capsule of the time. While Dreamcatcher had a hack adaptation in 2003 that tried too hard to be The Thing. So why not have a service like HBO or Netflix that are known for their high quality adult series go ahead with new adaptations of these fantastic stories. Who would be better to do King epic than the man who has already done a few of the best King adaptation: Frank Darbont. Between his adaptations of The Shawshank RedemptionThe Mist, and the first season and half of The Walking Dead, Darabont would be the perfect choice to adapt these epics as miniseries.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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