Creepfest

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Summary

  • Stephen King praises upcoming adaptation of son Joe Hill’s “Abraham’s Boys” as a “creepfest.”
  • New horror movie stars RLJE Films and Shudder and features Bosch actor, Titus Welliver.
  • Fans of King and Hill can anticipate more terrifying adaptations like “Cujo” remake & “The Life of Chuck.”

Stephen King is known for advocating for chilling films and contemporary television series across his social media platforms. He’s also expressing high praise for the forthcoming adaptation of one of his son, Joe Hill’s, short stories.

On his Threads profile, King shared his thoughts about the upcoming movie adaptation of “Abraham’s Boys“, a short story by Hill published in 2007. King referred to it as “a chilling experience” and hinted that fans can expect to stream the horror film on Shudder shortly.

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April 2nd, 2025 saw Variety reporting that Shudder and RLJE Films acquired global rights for Abraham’s Boys, a film featuring Titus Welliver from Bosch in the lead role. Joining him are Brady Hepner, known for The Black Phone by Blumhouse Productions, as well as Aurora Perrineau, Judah Mackey, and Jocelin Donahue. Directed by Natasha Kermani, who has a history in horror, Abraham’s Boys includes Lucky from 2020 and the segment “TKNOGD” in the 2003 found footage movie V/H/S/85 among her previous works.

In a chilling continuation of the original and spine-tingling tale, “Abraham’s Boys” seems like it could be one of Dracula’s most fearsome cinematic appearances. The story revolves around Rudy and Max Van Helsing, sons of the legendary vampire hunter, Abraham Van Helsing, who has a past connection with Count Dracula. If you’re captivated by Stephen King’s hauntingly captivating stories, you’ll find yourself drawn to Joe Hill’s work as well, featuring acclaimed novels such as “The Fireman,” “Horns,” “Heart-Shaped Box,” and “NOS4R2,” along with the short story “The Black Phone” that was adapted into the 2022 film. Daniel Radcliffe took on the lead role in the movie adaptation of “Horns,” which hit theaters in 2013.

Stephen King teamed up with his collaborator, Joe Hill, and their shared son, author Owen King, on the short story “In The Tall Grass.” This work was published in Esquire magazine in June/July and August of 2012. Adapted into a Netflix film that debuted in 2019, the short story also marked a joint writing effort by Stephen and Owen King for the 2017 book “Sleeping Beauties.” Beyond these collaborations, Owen King has penned other novels such as “Double Feature” (released in 2013) and “The Curator” (due out in 2023).

I’ve been vocalizing my appreciation for various TV series and films lately, ranging from the captivating medical drama starring Noah Wyle, “The Pitt,” to the suspenseful robot thriller titled “Companion.” Although I frequently applaud my son Hill’s accomplishments, it’s worth mentioning that he too has opened up about our esteemed family ties in several interviews. In a conversation with “Writer’s Digest,” Hill confided that he hesitated to reveal our connection for a while. He aspired to secure a book deal based on his writing talent alone, rather than capitalizing on the renown of my name as an author. Hill shared that he yearned to establish himself as a skilled wordsmith before embracing the legacy associated with being Stephen King’s son.

I yearned for the satisfaction of triumphing based on my own skills, not due to my father’s fame. I feel a bit more assured these days, and in various aspects, the novel “NOS4R2” contains numerous humorous allusions to Stephen King’s works. In certain respects, “NOS4R2” can be seen as a book exploring or centered around Stephen King novels.

As they eagerly anticipate when they can catch “Abraham’s Boys” on Shudder, fans have a plethora of King adaptations to look forward to. For instance, there’s the upcoming Netflix remake of the chilling tale “Cujo”, although its release date hasn’t been set yet as it was recently announced. Fans can also mark their calendars for Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”, scheduled for a June 6th, 2025 release. Lastly, the cinematic apocalypse of “The Long Walk” is set to hit theaters on September 12th, 2025.

Sources: Threads.com/stephenking, Variety.com

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2025-04-10 18:01