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Tag Archives: Stephen King

The Black Phone review: Scott Derrickson (2022)
Film Reviews

The Black Phone review: Scott Derrickson (2022)

Posted on Jun 19, 2022 by markchristopherwalsh • Leave a comment

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 →

Children of the Corn: Wicked Kids on the Silver Screen
Features / Home Entertainment

Children of the Corn: Wicked Kids on the Silver Screen

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

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+
Streaming / Television

Watch the trailer for Lisey’s Story starring Julianne Moore, written by Stephen King and coming to Apple TV+

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan Bullock • 1 Comment

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!
Home Entertainment / Streaming

Apple TV+ unveils first look at upcoming new shows, series and films for Spring 2021!

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Apple TV+ lines up another huge array of exciting possibility…. Continue reading →

Catching Up with Classics: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Features

Catching Up with Classics: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Posted on Sep 22, 2020 by Jazmine Sky Bradley • Leave a comment

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…
Home Entertainment

The Shawshank Redemption Ultimate Collector’s Edition is escaping to Blu-ray…

Posted on Sep 18, 2020 by Dan Bullock • 1 Comment

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…
Home Entertainment / Streaming / Television

Castle Rock: Season Two is out on Blu-ray and DVD from 27th July – Our review…

Posted on Jul 25, 2020 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

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)
Home Entertainment / Streaming

Doctor Sleep: The Director’s Cut Blu-ray review: Dir. Mike Flanagan (2019)

Posted on Mar 11, 2020 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

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
Film

Castle Rock Season 2: Episode 1 and 2 review – Airing on Starzplay UK from 13 February

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 by Dan Bullock • 1 Comment

Castle Rock Season 2 returns to UK streaming service Starzplay on 13 February and it’s very, very good indeed… Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Stand Blu-ray review [Original 1994 Mini-Series]

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

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)
Film Reviews

It Chapter Two IMAX review: Dir. Andy Muschietti (2019)

Posted on Sep 10, 2019 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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”
Home Entertainment

Castle Rock Season One Blu-ray review: “Captivating performances merge with mysterious events to create a new slice of Stephen King”

Posted on Sep 1, 2019 by Dan Bullock • 3 Comments

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…
Home Entertainment

Locating ‘Castle Rock’ in the Stephen King multiverse…

Posted on Aug 25, 2019 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

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)
Home Entertainment

Pet Sematary Blu-ray review: Dir. Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer (2019)

Posted on Jul 29, 2019 by Matt Dennis • 1 Comment

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
Home Entertainment

From Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, Castle Rock arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Download on 2 September

Posted on Apr 1, 2019 by Dan Bullock • 1 Comment

From Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, Castle Rock is coming… Continue reading →

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