Official trailer for the docu ‘The King on the Screen’ about the adaptation of the writer
By Alex Billington
June 5, 2023
source: YouTube
“This is an ideal America, but then it is torn apart and sent to hell.” Dark Star Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for the documentary King on the screenAbout the famous writer “The Master of Horror”. Stephen King. This doc premiered at last year’s Fantasia Festival and Sitges Festival in the fall, two of the world’s leading genre festivals. It will get a proper theatrical release before hitting VOD in the US late summer this year. b King on the screen, directors who have adapted Stephen King stories will discuss why Stephen King is not only the king of horror, but the master of character psychology, and much more than that. The purpose of this film is to “search for stories to create a moving tribute to Stephen King, his deep knowledge of human psychology through the characters he created, and his mastery of narrative and suspense, which has kept us on our toes for more than 45 years.” Featuring appearances by Frank Darabont, Mick Garris, Mike Flanagan, Tom Holland, Vincenzo Natali, Greg Nicotero, Mark L. Lester, Dee Wallace, Tim Curry, James Caan. This is mainly for horror lovers and Stephen King fans – check it out.
Here is the official trailer (+ poster) for Daphné Baivir’s Doctor King on the screendirectly from YouTube:
1976, Brian De Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the horror master’s books, into more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author in the world. What is so fascinating about his work that filmmakers can’t stop adapting his works? King on Screen reunites the filmmakers who have adapted Stephen King’s books for both film and television, including Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers), Tom Holland (The Langoliers, Chucky) ) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne, Ray). This is a film made for the fans and with the fans, with international ambition at the fore. King on the screen Directed by the Belgian actress/filmmaker Laurel in the airDoctorate film director Doville and the American dream and The rebellious Olivia de Havilland In the past, and a few other shorts. The film premiered at both the Fantastic and Sitges festivals last fall, with a stop this year at the Phoenix festival. Dark Star Pics will debut King on the screen Starting at select theaters in the US August 11, 2023 This summer, then on VOD starts September 8 soon. For more information, visit the movie Official Website.
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