Only Shakespeare surpasses Stephen King: The king of horror is the most-adapted living writer
In the last month, three films based on the author’s work have been released and HBO has launched another immersion into the world of ‘It’
‘Running Man’ remake rekindles obsession with deadly contests: ‘Let the poor fight among themselves’
In November a remake of the 1980s classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger will be released, aiming to appeal to audiences who enjoyed ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Squid Game.’ But why are violent dystopias so popular?
How to adapt Stephen King for television
Screenwriter Benjamin Cavell and director Jack Bender, with previous experience working on stories from the writer of ‘Carrie,’ head up the small screen version of ‘The Institute’
Gilbert Cruz, cultural journalist: ‘You can question Philip Roth’s misogyny and still understand there is value in reading the book’
The head of the ‘The New York Times’ literary supplement visited Spain for the 2025 Madrid Book Fair
The American suburb as a battlefield
The first novel by the incorrect Donald Antrim three decades ago macabrely anticipated the atomized and paranoid neighborhood society of the Trump era
Kate Atkinson, the unclassifiable bestseller: From crime fiction to the magical world of Yorkshire
The acclaimed British author, who has sold millions of books worldwide, reflects on her career and the value of giving fiction distance from contemporary issues to ensure it stands the test of time
Destry Allyn Spielberg: ‘Of course I’m a ‘daughter of,’ but what do I do? Do I get reborn to stop being one?’
The youngest daughter of the celebrated filmmaker presented her directorial debut at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. ‘I expect some terrible reviews’
‘It was cruel, unnecessarily cruel’: How Kathy Bates became an unlikely star
She was over 40 and had a physique that was not normative for Hollywood, but her Oscar for ‘Misery’ led her to become one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood
Barbara Kingsolver, writer: ‘You buy a book to take a break, not to be taught a lesson’
In ‘Demon Copperhead’ the American author builds a saga about the impoverished Appalachian region and the opioid crisis. Inspired by Charles Dickens, the book won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
From ‘Money Heist’ to ‘Fargo’: Stephen King’s TV show recommendations
The esteemed writer often takes to social media to comment on his favorite series. Here is a look at some of his top picks
The horror paradox: Why scary movies can be good for your mental health
According to experts, getting spooked recreationally can help you manage stress and anxiety. The consumption of this genre of cinema has skyrocketed after the pandemic
The fantasy fiction juggernaut
Book series that captivate readers with immersive worlds are the shining stars of the publishing world
The eternal fascination with Shirley Jackson’s haunted houses
It has been more than a decade since the world rescued the Queen of Horror from her modest place in history and, since then, her legend has grown and grown
‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and ‘The Marvels’: Yuck! GIRLS!
In the 1950s a woman wasn’t allowed to be a scientist. There are still jobs where a female presence is greeted with suspicion: some as absurd as saving the world in a pair of tights
‘Mr. Mercedes’: a weapon of mass destruction
Stephen King said it’s the best adaptation of any of his novels, which is high praise for its creator, David E. Kelley
Stephen King’s ‘Holly’ is a journey into the dark heart of noir crime fiction
A memorable character from the master of horror returns as a private investigator, unraveling mysterious disappearances in a small Midwest town
Bruce Willis retires from film because of aphasia, a condition that impairs his speech
‘The Die Hard’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’ star’s family shared the news on Instagram