2022 / documentary / 1hr 45mins /
directed by Daphné Baiwir /
country: France, Belgium / language: English /
“More than 60 of Stephen King’s novels have been adapted into films or television programs. King On Screen pulls back the curtain and offers an intimate sit-down with the filmmakers who brought King’s stories to life. Among those sitting down for interviews in the film, which world premiered at Fantastic Fest last year, are Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile), Mick Garris (ABC’s The Stand), Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) and director and special makeup effects titan Greg Nicotero (Creepshow TV series, Misery), and features clips from The Shining, Carrie, It, Misery and Stand By Me. A single documentary can’t cover every one of King’s books and adaptations, so this film takes the unique strategy of covering some of his “greatest hits” as well as some deep cuts for King fanatics. Featuring never-before-seen behind the scenes footage, this is a truly unique look at how the master of horror has enjoyed (and not) the adaptations of his work.”
