Stephen King’s - The Long Walk (2025) Official Trailer - Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson
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Queso de Grande
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I really liked the story. I've been looking forward to this movie ever since I heard they had started making it.
The Cockatrice
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Looks cool. Will watch if I dont forget about it.
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Love the book.
Bit concerned about the lack of spectators in the clip. The public coming out to watch and cheer on the walk (and the deaths) is a major component of the book, notably in regard to how it impacts upon the walkers and Ray in particular. I hope they haven't abandoned that for the sake of creating a more isolated and secretive theme. The crowd is essentially a fleshed out character, going through stages of misguided patriotism, amusement and support, to shock and despair and even becoming a monster itself.
It would really hurt the story if they take that away.
Bit concerned about the lack of spectators in the clip. The public coming out to watch and cheer on the walk (and the deaths) is a major component of the book, notably in regard to how it impacts upon the walkers and Ray in particular. I hope they haven't abandoned that for the sake of creating a more isolated and secretive theme. The crowd is essentially a fleshed out character, going through stages of misguided patriotism, amusement and support, to shock and despair and even becoming a monster itself.
It would really hurt the story if they take that away.
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lughnasadh123
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Probably one of the worst of his stories to adapt into a movie.
John Bilbo
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I haven't read nearly all King books but this one is one of my favorites. I thought he wrote it under an alias?
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He did - Richard Bachman
Solarstrike
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Interesting. I wonder what King's inspiration was for this. I could name a name, but don't want to talk political about RFK Jr.
Schmendrick
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I guess "The Mist" and "IT" will continue to be the best King-adaptions. This looks......not worth wasting time on.
CastorSoze
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Decided to start King books last year having only done a few before that. Gave up a bit into the list and decided just to do all Dark Tower books and related books.
But I did get through this one as was one of the earlier ones. Listened to the audiobook. Reading the blurb for it compared to the length, I didn't have high hopes, but really liked it.
Is this a theatrical release? Would be low budget but think it would be one for watching at 1.5x speed at home. Maybe it's from different points in the but there doesn't seem to be as many taking part as in the book.
I know he's too old for it now, but getting Dylan O'Brien for it would've been funny comparing to Maze Runner. Actually, getting all the Maze Runner cast back would've worked. And if they find a way to work Kaya and Rosa in as well, I wouldn't mind. Though I am surprised they kept it as just boys.
But I did get through this one as was one of the earlier ones. Listened to the audiobook. Reading the blurb for it compared to the length, I didn't have high hopes, but really liked it.
Is this a theatrical release? Would be low budget but think it would be one for watching at 1.5x speed at home. Maybe it's from different points in the but there doesn't seem to be as many taking part as in the book.
I know he's too old for it now, but getting Dylan O'Brien for it would've been funny comparing to Maze Runner. Actually, getting all the Maze Runner cast back would've worked. And if they find a way to work Kaya and Rosa in as well, I wouldn't mind. Though I am surprised they kept it as just boys.
bitbydeath
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Reviews are coming in:
Some high praise:
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Some high praise:
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TheUnicornGuy
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Shawshank and Green Mile?
I think Shawshank is, far and away, the best conceptualization of IDEAS from King. I think most of his early works which were narratively more direct and more focused on just a few strong characters were much better adaptation fodder. His later stuff has become so layered, diffuse, and plot nebulous that adpations suffer. Though I admit to falling off the King train somewhere around the 11/27/67 book give or take, so his more recent stuff may be different.
BennyBlanco
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I am very curious how they will handle the ending. I liked the book a lot.
analog_future
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Book was fantastic. Excited to see this getting great reviews. Might have to see this one in theaters.
Reizo Ryuu
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There was a treadmill screening for this movie lol; walk for 98 minutes or get kicked out of the movie 
There was a treadmill screening for this movie lol; walk for 98 minutes or get kicked out of the movie
I would 10000% do this. Even better if the incline steadily increased
Grildon Tundy
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For real, treadmills are loud. Do they give people noise canceling headphones or something? I'd do the immersive viewing if noise wasn't an issue.