While more Stephen King The programs continue to dominate the Slate TV, fans of the author’s work will also enjoy an unrelated horror series which is one of the best current entries of the genre. In addition to the direct adaptations of these works, the founding horror novels of Stephen King of the 1970s and 80s as Carrie,, The brilliant,, Lot of Salem,, HEAnd Stand Can be found as influences on many successful horror shows today.
That said, only a few direct Stephen King television adaptations could be considered as Masterpiece Horror Series. Hbo Foreigner Remains one of his best horror shows, but apart from series like Mr. Mercedes And CastleCertain recent adaptations of his work on the small screen have been quite confronted or did not obtain the same generalized appreciation as the King novels on which they are based, as Stand Or Under the dome.
As such, find larger shows that reflect the tone, themes, twists and turns of King horror novels may require leaving their adaptations. Some of the best horrors on television are stories that feel like coming directly from a King novel, but are in fact original stories with heavy inspirations of the king. This is the case for the best horror version of MGM +, which is an essential visualization for fans of Stephen King.
From’s premises & tone are very similar to the stories of Stephen King
Although it is not really based on a story by Stephen King, the horror show of MGM + From It certainly looks like that. The successful series follows a group of foreigners who mysteriously become trapped in a city while traveling, the location being haunted by night creatures and many other supernatural horrors.
The concept of foreigners gathered in a specific place to form a new society in the midst of so many horrible unknowns StandWho also shares poignant themes of the battle between good and evil. In addition, FromSelf -characters are inexplicably trapped in a city presents similarities with King’s novel Under the dome.
Furthermore, FromThe terrifying monsters that attack residents at night made comparisons with the vampires of the King’s novel ‘Lot of Salem. In addition, monsters apparently feed on fears, despair and the loss of hope of residents are similar to the concept of HEThe bad entity of Pennywise.
The dark and supernatural tone of From reflects the mood of many emblematic horror stories of Stephen King, with FromBoyd Stevens also knows several of the conflicts and attitudes focused on the community and the family of protagonists in King’s successful novels. It shouldn’t be too surprising than From should however make so many comparisons, because the series is produced by the executive Mr. Mercedes,, Under the domeAnd The Institute Director Jack Bender.
With a rotten overall score of 96% of criticisms during its first three seasons, From A stands out as one of the most acclaimed and coherent horror emissions on television. With From Season 4 also on the way, the show is the perfect horror solution for Stephen King fans who seek to extend adaptations outside the author’s work.
Stephen King himself approved
If fans needed more convincing to look FromAll they have to do is turn to Stephen King himself. Rented king From In 2023 on Twitter, calling for the series a “Magnificent concept, beautifully manipulated. “He doubled on his support for From That year when you recommend him to his subscribers on Twitter:
“If you are a fan of horror and you do not look, you should get there. Scary sh * t.”
While King was not directly involved with FromHis continuous support for the show is among the highest praise that a horror project can obtain. Over the show, its similarities with Stephen KingThe work of only increasing, which makes it an excellent television refuge for the author’s fans.
From
8/ 10
- Release date
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February 20, 2022
- Network
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Epix, mgm +
- Directors
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Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Alexandra La Roche, Bruce McDonald, Jeff Renfroe
- Writers
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Vivian Lee, Kristen Layden, Brigitte Hales
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Harold Perrineau
Boyd Stevens
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Catalina Sandino Moreno
Tabitha Matthews
