KING ON SCREEN

USA 2022 - DCP - 105 minutes, in English

Director: Daphné Baiwir

Producer: Sebastien Cruz

Print Courtesy: Dark Star Pictures

In 1976, Brian de Palma directed a film adaptation of Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted Bangor resident King’s books, in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted living author in the world—and Maine synonymous with horror to much of that same world. What’s so fascinating about him that cinema can’t stop adapting his books? King on Screen tracks down filmmakers who have adapted King for cinema and TV. The more than 25 directors interviewed include Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile), Tom Holland (The Langoliers), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne). Director of King On Screen Daphné Baiwir really does a remarkable job of making us understand why and how King is such a magnetic force for adaptation. —KE Sponsored by Tobi Schneider