Stephen King II: The Movies

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This week Kyle and Matthew sit down with comedian Billy Anderson and Taco Bell grandma Becky Joiner to talk about Stephen King movie adaptations. Kyle thinks we're currently in a "Kingassaince." They unpack the different versions of The Shining, which leads to a nice chat about what makes a good movie versus what makes a good book. They also discuss how Kyle and Billy's friendship comes from their mutual love of The Stand TV miniseries. They work through all the classic King adaptations (and a few of the not so classics) and also chat about how the non-canonical Pet Sematary 2 is pretty great. They explore the evolution of King's themes through the decades and how those themes have been addressed in film. Plus, they point out that there is an Annie Wilkes lurking inside of every nerd. They also propose how much cooler it would have been if the second season of Stranger Things had flashed forward to the kids as adults. Finally, they talk about their cautious optimism for the new It movie, and Kyle encourages everyone to check out the upcoming Gerald's Game adaptation for Netflix. If you are a fan of the King, then you do not want to miss this one - it's a real creepshow! This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate. Give yourself a geeky gift this month! Visit www.lootcrate/thisisrad and enter the promo code thisisrad for $3 off on any new subscription.

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Raddendums: Carrie, The Rage: Carrie 2, The Shining, Creepshow, Creepshow 2, Cujo, The Dead Zone, The Talisman, Christine, Children of the Corn, Firestarter, Cat's Eye, Maximum Overdrive, Stand By Me, The Shawshank Redemption, The Breathing Method, Gerald's Game, Different Seasons, Apt Pupil, The Raft, The Lawnmower Man, The Running Man, Dollar Babies, The Stand, Pet Sematary, Pet Sematary 2, Misery, The Mangler, Thinner, Nightflyer, The Green Mike, Secret Window, Dreamcatcher, 1408, The Mist, It, The Dark Tower, The Stand miniseries