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[Connificent]

 

[Zarak]

The book was interesting. However, this looks like shit.

 

[jason10mm]

I've always thought this would make for an interesting adaptation. I'm in.

Not so sure about the weird period looking clothes and whatnot, are they seeing it in the 70's? Might explain the total lack of all the ultramarathon type gear we have today.

 

[kruis]

I've always thought this would make for an interesting adaptation. I'm in.

Not so sure about the weird period looking clothes and whatnot, are they seeing it in the 70's? Might explain the total lack of all the ultramarathon type gear we have today.

The book was originally published in 1979.

 

[AJUMP23]

I like about a 30 minute walk. This looks about 2 hours and I don't know if I want to deal with that.

 

[Represent.]

im in

 

[mitch1971]

Only yesterday I was thinking to myself why hasn't someone done an adaption of this story. Freaky coincidence.

 

[Queso de Grande]

I really liked the story. I've been looking forward to this movie ever since I heard they had started making it.

 

[Billbofet]

Mark Hamill being in it downgrades it a bit for me. I always feel his acting is an impersonation he's trying to pull off.
Will watch though as I love the story.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Looks cool. Will watch if I dont forget about it.

 

[gradient]

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.

 

[Ikutachi]

Looks budget-friendly.

 

[sono]

who signs up for that - it doesnt fly as a concept..

 

[realwords]

who signs up for that - it doesnt fly as a concept..

Money.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Probably one of the worst of his stories to adapt into a movie.

 

[Forsete]

Cool. Looking forward to it.
I liked the book.

 

[John Bilbo]

I haven't read nearly all King books but this one is one of my favorites. I thought he wrote it under an alias?

 

[gradient]

I haven't read nearly all King books but this one is one of my favorites. I thought he wrote it under an alias?

He did - Richard Bachman

 

[Solarstrike]

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]

I guess "The Mist" and "IT" will continue to be the best King-adaptions. This looks......not worth wasting time on.

 

[CastorSoze]

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.