Documentary 'King on Screen' Explores Stephen King's Horror Legacy

A new documentary titled 'King on Screen,' produced by Dark Star Pictures, examines the factors that made Stephen King an icon of contemporary horror. The film features interviews with directors such as Fraser C. Heston (Needful Things, 1993), Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, 1994; The Green Mile, 1999), and Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, 2017; Doctor Sleep, 2019). It covers audiovisual adaptations starting from Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976), the first film adaptation of a King novel. The documentary delves into King's ability to address human fragility and fears through ordinary characters in supernatural settings, citing works like Misery, Pet Sematary, Stand by Me, and The Dead Zone. 'King on Screen' is scheduled for US theatrical release on August 11, 2023, and will be available on demand from September 8, 2023. Meanwhile, the latest film adaptation of King's short story 'The Boogeyman' opens in Italian theaters on June 1, 2023.