An effective horror with humour and two wonderful young leads alongside a nightmarish villain of the sort that normally ends up in their own franchise… Continue reading
Tag Archives: Stephen King
Children of the Corn: Wicked Kids on the Silver Screen
Wicked Kids on the Silver Screen… Continue reading
Watch the trailer for Lisey’s Story starring Julianne Moore, written by Stephen King and coming to Apple TV+
Lisey’s Story is a deeply personal, pensive thriller that follows Lisey Landon (Moore) two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon (Owen). Continue reading
Apple TV+ unveils first look at upcoming new shows, series and films for Spring 2021!
Apple TV+ lines up another huge array of exciting possibility…. Continue reading
Catching Up with Classics: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
A TRUE CLASSY CLASSIC! I finished it, mouth open and exclaimed, ‘That was BEAUTIFUL!’ I laughed, I cried… Continue reading
The Shawshank Redemption Ultimate Collector’s Edition is escaping to Blu-ray…
Pre-orders for The Shawshank Redemption – Zavvi Exclusive Ultimate Collector’s Edition are open now… Continue reading
Castle Rock: Season Two is out on Blu-ray and DVD from 27th July – Our review…
Return to Castle Rock, the town inhabited by author Stephen King’s most infamous literary characters, when Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season, comes to on Blu-ray/DVD 27 July! Continue reading
Doctor Sleep: The Director’s Cut Blu-ray review: Dir. Mike Flanagan (2019)
A tremendous blend of the books and original The Shining to create a new story which excites, intrigues and terrifies in all the best ways. Continue reading
Castle Rock Season 2: Episode 1 and 2 review – Airing on Starzplay UK from 13 February
Castle Rock Season 2 returns to UK streaming service Starzplay on 13 February and it’s very, very good indeed… Continue reading
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The Stand Blu-ray review [Original 1994 Mini-Series]
Gary Sinise and Rob Lowe shine in this strong, ambitious 1994 miniseries version of King’s novel. Continue reading
It Chapter Two IMAX review: Dir. Andy Muschietti (2019)
While uneven in tone, IT Chapter Two is elevated by great performances and beautiful production design – It’s out now! Continue reading
Castle Rock Season One Blu-ray review: “Captivating performances merge with mysterious events to create a new slice of Stephen King”
Castle Rock is more than a Stephen King homage, it’s a whole new adventure to immerse into, out now on Blu-ray and DVD. Continue reading
Locating ‘Castle Rock’ in the Stephen King multiverse…
Own Castle Rock on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download September 2nd and be sure to catch even more references lurking in the margins of Castle Rock, waiting to reveal themselves… Continue reading
Pet Sematary Blu-ray review: Dir. Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer (2019)
The relatable themes, creeping sense of dread and foreboding atmosphere get a little lost in the mix… it opens on 4th April. Continue reading
From Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, Castle Rock arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Download on 2 September
From Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, Castle Rock is coming… Continue reading
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