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HBO Drops Surprise Halloween Episode of 'It: Welcome to Derry'

HBO released an unannounced new episode of its horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry' to coincide with Halloween. The episode arrived outside the show's regular release schedule, giving fans an extra installment to watch on the holiday.

MGM+ Sets November 8 Return Date for 'The Institute' Season 2

MGM+ has announced that 'The Institute,' its thriller series adapted from Stephen King's novel about psychic teenagers held captive and exploited by a mysterious organization, will return for a second season on November 8. The announcement follows the show's debut season covering King's story about children with telekinetic and telepathic abilities.

Prime Video's Carrie miniseries from Mike Flanagan debuts for 50th anniversary of 1976 film

Mike Flanagan has adapted Stephen King's novel Carrie into an eight-episode miniseries for Prime Video, timed to the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma's 1976 film. A reviewer calls the series largely successful at capturing both the story's tenderness and its violence, though it has one significant flaw.

Mike Flanagan says new Dark Tower series will stay faithful to Stephen King's novels

Director Mike Flanagan has outlined his approach to the upcoming Dark Tower television adaptation, indicating he intends to closely follow Stephen King's source material rather than take major creative liberties. The comments come as fans have worried after past adaptations of the series diverged significantly from the books.

Mike Flanagan teases 'Exorcist: Martyrs' trailer alongside King series launch

Mike Flanagan's new Stephen King series has debuted on Prime Video, and alongside it he has teased an upcoming trailer for his next project, 'Exorcist: Martyrs.' Details on the trailer's content and release timing were not specified.

MGM+ to Premiere 'The Institute' Season 2 on November 8

The second season of the Stephen King adaptation 'The Institute' will debut on MGM+ on November 8. The series features actors Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, Mary Louise Parker, and newcomer Alfie Allen. It continues to explore the tense and mysterious events surrounding the institute's secrets.

October 2024 brings 125 new sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases

A roundup lists 125 new science fiction, horror, and fantasy titles scheduled for release in October, spanning debut and established authors. Among the writers featured are Cassandra Khaw, Annalee Newitz, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah J. Maas, and Jane Schoenbrun.

Prime Video's Mike Flanagan-Led 'Carrie' Series Draws Mixed Reviews

A new television adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' developed under Mike Flanagan's involvement, has premiered on Prime Video. Critics note a strong cast and expanded storytelling beyond King's original novel, though some feel the series falters in its conclusion.

Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' series debuts on Prime Video with all eight episodes

Mike Flanagan executive produced a new eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' streaming in full on Prime Video. The series expands on Brian De Palma's 1976 film, running roughly three times longer and spending more time on the school environment, faculty and social dynamics surrounding Carrie White.

Mike Flanagan's Carrie series debuts on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has released Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, starring Summer H. Howell as the telekinetic teen and Samantha Sloyan as her mother Margaret. The series marks the first project from Flanagan's exclusive deal with Amazon, following years of acclaimed horror work for Netflix including The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass.

Netflix, Amazon, Peacock and AMC unveil new horror series at TIFF ahead of October launches

At the Toronto International Film Festival, four streaming services showcased upcoming horror-themed shows timed for release around Halloween. The most notable is Amazon's Carrie, a modernized series adaptation of Stephen King's novel directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his Netflix horror hits, premiering October 7th. Flanagan left Netflix for Amazon in 2022, and his new project updates the classic story with cyberbullying themes and expanded teen drama.

Mike Flanagan hints his 'Carrie' series may connect to Stephen King's Dark Tower saga

Director Mike Flanagan, who is developing a new adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' has suggested the project could weave in elements linking it to King's sprawling 'Dark Tower' multiverse. Flanagan has previously expressed a long-held ambition to adapt 'The Dark Tower' himself, and appears to be looking for ways to incorporate that world into his current King-related work.