Chat Sematary: A Stephen King Podcast

The Running Man (2025)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:43:16 -0700

Murjani Rawls joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. We talk about the casting choices, the action sequences, what worked and what didn't, how the ending was changed from the book, and more.

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The Monkey

Deanna Chapman — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:47:17 -0600

Chat Sematary is back! Drew Dietsch joins host Deanna Chapman to discuss The Monkey, one of a handful of new Stephen King adaptations from 2025.

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The Finale

Deanna Chapman — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:31:07 -0700

We've reached the end of Chat Sematary. I'm joined by Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton to talk about what it was like making this show over the last 5 years. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show and who has been a guest, it's been quite the run!

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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which is now streaming on Paramount+.

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Richard Chizmar

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0600

Author Richard Chizmar joins the podcast to talk about Becoming the Boogeyman and what it was like to work with Stephen King on the Gwendy trilogy.

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The Making of Creepshow 2

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Lee Karr's The Making of Creepshow 2.

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Children of the Corn (2023)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to take on the task of discussing Children of the Corn. Yeah, they did release yet another one in the year 2023.

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The Boogeyman (2023)

Deanna Chapman — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600

Becky Rice and Deanna Chapman discuss The Boogeyman, directed by Rob Savage.

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Creating Stephen King Content with Dave Musson

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Dave Musson joins the podcast to discuss his Stephen King quiz book, being a YouTuber, and much more!

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Creepshows

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshows by Stephen Jones. We talk about why this books was helpful throughout this podcast, what some of our favorite things about it are, and more.

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Becky Rice returns to the podcast to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Mr. Harrigan's Phone. We talk about why the movie didn't quite hit for us, what we thought in comparison to the story, and more.

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Fairy Tale (2022)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0600

Travis Newton returns to the podcast to talk about Fairy Tale. We dive into Stephen King's character work, the various settings, and more. Spoiler discussion starts around 17:00.

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Pennywise: The Story of IT

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Alex Divincenzo returns to the podcast to discuss Pennywise: The Story of IT. The documentary dives into the 1990 mini-series.

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Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:31:25 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow. We dive into what the documentary covers, who is notably missing from it, what some of the bonus features are, and more.

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Paperbacks From Hell

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Paperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix. We talk about the format of the book, what it did to our TBR lists, and more!

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Firestarter (2022) with Take Me To Your Reader

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Today, we're shaking things up a little. Deanna Chapman joined Take Me To Your Reader for a crossover episode on the new Firestarter movie. We talk about the cast, what changed from the book and original movie, and more.

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Creepshow: The Cursed

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Cursed by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Green Mountain Monster" and "The Chatelaine."

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Creepshow: The Taker

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Taker by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Taker" and "Pretty Polly."

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Nightmares in the Sky

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Did you know that Stephen King wrote an essay on gargoyles for a coffee table book? If you didn't, now you do! Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to discuss Nightmares in the Sky from Stephen King and F-Stop Fitzgerald.

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The Woman in the Room

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch and Deanna Chapman discuss Frank Darabont's short film The Woman in the Room. We dive into Darabont's love of Stephen King, how this compares to The Boogeyman, and more.

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On Writing

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Stephen King's On Writing. We run through some of the lessons we've learned through the book, why it resonates even if you aren't a writer, and much more.

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Gwendy's Final Task

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:54:42 -0600

We've reached the third entry in Gwendy Peterson's story. Panda Hatton returns to discuss Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. We dive into the pacing, our inability to remember character's names, and more.

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A Little Podcast Update

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Hey all! I just wanted to drop a quick update into the feed so you all know what to expect next from the podcast.

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Coming Up: Firestarter and Salem's Lot

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer and Deanna Chapman discuss Stephen King's upcoming 2022 adaptations, Firestarter and Salem's Lot.

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It's Q&A Time!

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Now that I am temporarily caught up, I wanted to take some time to answer questions from the listeners. Thank you to my Patreon supporters and Twitter followers for the fantastic questions! I cover some of my favorite adaptations and stories, whether or not I see other Stephen King podcasts as competition, and more.

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Gwendy's Magic Feather (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Panda Hatton returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Gwendy's Magic Feather. We dive into how well this book held down the fort while we wait for the next installment.

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Chapelwaite (2021)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Sadie Hartmann, co-owner of Night Worms, joins the podcast to discuss Chapelwaite, the adaptation based on Stephen King's short story "Jerusalem's Lot."

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Billy Summers (2021)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Mike Vlaz returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2021 novel Billy Summers. We chat about how much time is spent waiting, the pacing picking up in the second half of the book, the tie to the greater King universe, and more.

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Lisey's Story (2021)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Podcaster and film critic Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the pacing of the show, how closely it follows the book, Stephen King returning to screenwriting, and much more.

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Later (2021)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Krossland Shaw, the co-host of Words and Whiskey, joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Stephen King's Later. We dive into the connections to King's universe, what makes Jamie a great character, and much more.

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The Stand (2020)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Film critic and podcaster Kt Schaefer joins Deanna Chapman to discuss the 2020 miniseries The Stand. We chat about how good the cast is, the use of a non-linear timeline, the series length, and much more.

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If It Bleeds (2020)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Becky Rice joins the podcast to dive into the four stories within If It Bleeds. We discuss why the stories are hard to remember, even after reading them twice, and if you stick around until the end, we talk a bit about the experience of doing a weekly Stephen King podcast.

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The Outsider S1 (2020)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Ivan Mora joins the podcast for a discussion on the first season of The Outsider. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the book, and more.

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Doctor Sleep (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Travis Hunter and Reneé Hunter Vasquez from The Pod Mortem join the podcast for a fun discussion on Doctor Sleep. We dive into the cast, Mike Flanagan's tough task with the film, and much, much more!

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Castle Rock Season 2 (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:18:00 -0700

Peter Turo joins the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Castle Rock. We dive into how Salem's Lot and Castle Rock converge, the use of Annie Wilkes and how her character works in a prequel setting, and more.

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In The Tall Grass (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss In The Tall Grass. This time, we shake things up and talk about both the story and the movie adaptation.

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Mr. Mercedes S3 (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Terry Mesnard returns to discuss season 3 of Mr. Mercedes. We talk about how the story differs from the book, the cast additions, the pacing, and much more.

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The Institute (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Laura Di Girolamo joins the podcast for a fun discussion about The Institute. Join us as we chat about Stephen King's portrayal of kids, what elements he pulls from previous books, and more.

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It Chapter 2 (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Zena Dixon joins the podcast for a fun discussion about It Chapter 2. We dive into the cast, how things changed from the first movie, balancing the adult storyline with the kids' storyline, and more!

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Pet Sematary (2019)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast for a discussion on 2019's Pet Sematary. We chat about the cast, the cinematography, where the movie fell short, and more.

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Elevation (2018)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Katey from I Hope You Suffer joins the podcast to discuss Elevation. We dive into the characters, returning to Castle Rock, and more.

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Mr. Mercedes S2 (2018)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Terry Mesnard returns to the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Mr. Mercedes. We dive into why the show skips around in comparison to the books, what aspects didn't quite work for us, and more.

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Castle Rock S1 (2018)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

James Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the first season of Castle Rock. We dive into the references to specific Stephen King works, the casting, moments we enjoyed, and more.

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The Outsider (2018)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast for a fun discussion on Stephen King's 2018 novel The Outsider. We dive into the characters, how King makes use of multiple locations, and more.

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1922 (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2017 adaptation of 1922. We chat about the cast, the brutality of the story, and more.

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Gerald's Game (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Reneé Hunter Vasquez joins the podcast to discuss Gerald's Game. We discuss the psychological trauma that Jessie goes through, the cast, the hand scene (if you know, you know), and more.

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Sleeping Beauties (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Peter Turo joins the podcast to discuss Sleeping Beauties, which Stephen King co-wrote with his son Owen King.

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It (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Prince Jackson joins the podcast to discuss It. We dive into how the movie makes changes from the book, how well it holds up, why we ended up loving it, and more!

It - Stephen King Wiki

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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey Begins

Deanna Chapman — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

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Mr. Mercedes S1 (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Terry Mesnard joins the podcast to discuss the first season of Mr. Mercedes, which follows the book of the same name. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the book, and more.

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The Dark Tower (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Brad C. Hodson joins the podcast to discuss The Dark Tower. We dive into the cast, why the movie didn't work for us, and more.

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The Mist (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Jacob Tender joins the podcast to discuss The Mist. The show originally aired on Spike TV in 2017. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the story and more.

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Gwendy's Button Box (2017)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Panda Hatton joins the podcast to discuss Gwendy's Button Box, which Stephen King co-wrote with Richard Chizmar.

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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born (2007)

Deanna Chapman — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Nat Brehmer joins me for a new bonus episode! We dive into the first Dark Tower comic, The Gunslinger Born. We have a fun discussion on how this format works as an adaptation, the creative team, and more. To hear more episodes about the comics, be sure to support the show on Patreon!

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Cell (2016)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast for a discussion on the Cell adaptation. We talk about why we didn't enjoy the movie, what could have been handled better, and more.

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End of Watch (2016)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:41:52 -0600

Kim C joins the podcast to discuss End of Watch, the final novel in the Bill Hodges trilogy.

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11.22.63 (2016)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to the podcast to discuss 11.22.63, which premiered on Hulu in 2016. We discuss some of the major differences from the book, the cast, and more.

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The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (2015)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Marina Garrido joins the podcast to discuss our overall thoughts on The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and what some of our favorite stories are from the collection.

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Finders Keepers (2015)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Terry Mesnard returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2015 novel Finders Keepers. We discuss how this works as a second entry into the Bill Hodges trilogy, what elements of the story we enjoyed (and which we didn't), and more!

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Revival (2014)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Nat Brehmer joins the podcast to discuss Revival.

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Big Driver (2014)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to dive into the Lifetime adaptation of Big Driver. We discuss the cast, how TV movies improved over the years, and more.

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Mercy (2014)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600

James Davis joins the podcast to discuss Mercy, which is loosely based on Stephen King's short story "Gramma."

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A Good Marriage (2014)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Panda Hatton joins the podcast to discuss the 2014 adaptation of A Good Marriage. We discuss the cast, the differences from the novella, and more.

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Mr. Mercedes (2014)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Tommy Tracy joins the podcast to discuss Mr. Mercedes. We dive into how well Stephen King writes the characters, how the story feels more grounded than others, and more.

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Carrie (2013)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600

John Weagly joins the podcast to discuss the 2013 adaptation of Carrie. We talk about the cast, whether or not we needed another remake, and more.

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Doctor Sleep (2013)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Kim Morrison joins the podcast to discuss Doctor Sleep, Stephen King's sequel to The Shining. We dive into the character work, the story, and more.

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The Dark Man (2013)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Bryant Burnette returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Stephen King's poem "The Dark Man."

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Under the Dome (2013)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to chat about Under the Dome. We give our thoughts on all three seasons, what the show could have done better, and more.

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Joyland (2013)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Derek Sykes joins the podcast to discuss Joyland. It's Stephen King's second entry in the Hard Case Crime novels. We dive into the story, King's ability to write small-town stories, and more.

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The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Becky Kovach returns for a chat about The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole. We dive into the fact that this is a story within a story, the low stakes it has for the main characters in the series in comparison to the other books, and more.

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Bag of Bones (2011)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Katey from I Hope You Suffer Podcast joins to discuss the 2011 miniseries, Bag of Bones. We discuss the cast, Mick Garris's work, the differences from the book, and more.

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11/22/63 (2011)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Jenn Adams joins the podcast to discuss 11/22/63. We dive into the characters, the two time periods, and much more.

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Full Dark, No Stars (2010)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Full Dark, No Stars, which contains 4 novellas.

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Dolan's Cadillac (2010)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Murjani Rawls returns to break down Dolan's Cadillac and why the movie should have been much shorter than it was.

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Under the Dome (2009)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2009 novel, Under the Dome. We dive into the characters, the story, how well King writes about towns, and more.

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Just After Sunset (2008)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Dennis Freeman returns to the podcast to discuss Just After Sunset. The short story collection includes "The Cat From Hell," "Willa," "N.," and 10 others.

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Duma Key (2008)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Jonathan Jaramillo joins the podcast to chat about Duma Key. We dive into the characters, why this feels like an underrated King book, and more.

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The Mist (2007)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Jeff Ewing and Drew Dietsch join the podcast to discuss The Mist. We dive into the creature designs, the fantastic cast, the military presence in the story, and much more!

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No Smoking (2007)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Becky Rice joins the podcast to discuss No Smoking. We discuss how loose of an adaptation it is, why it didn't work for us as a whole, and more.

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1408 (2007)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Robert Yaniz Jr. joins to discuss 1408 starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. We dive into the small cast, the story, the visual elements, and more.

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Blaze (2007)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast to discuss Blaze, one of the novels that Stephen King wrote under the pen name Richard Bachman.

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Lisey's Story (2006)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:58:02 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the characters, how the story is similar to some other King books, and more.

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The Science of Stephen King

Deanna Chapman — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

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Nightmares & Dreamscapes (2006)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Vita Ayala returns to the podcast for a fun discussion about all 8 episodes of Nightmares & Dreamscapes, which aired on TNT in 2006.

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Desperation (2006)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2006 adaptation of Desperation. We dive into the budget cut, the cast, and more!

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Cell (2006)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Vita Ayala joins the podcast to discuss King's 2006 novel, Cell. We dive into where this story drew inspiration from, how we felt about the characters, and more!

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The Mangler Reborn (2005)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss The Mangler Reborn. We talk about the low budget look, whether or not we think there will be more movies in the franchise, and more.

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The Colorado Kid

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Koenig returns to the podcast to discuss The Colorado Kid. We dive into the story, talk a little about Haven, and more.

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Riding the Bullet (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Nat Brehmer joins the podcast to discuss Riding the Bullet. We talk about Mick Garris and his relationship to King adaptations, the cast, the pacing, and more.

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The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Deanna is joined by Terry Mesnard to discuss The Dark Tower, which is the 7th book in the series. We dive into the characters who appear from other stories, how well the ending worked for us, and more.

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Salem's Lot (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Brad C. Hodson joins the podcast to discuss the 2004 adaptation of Salem's Lot. We dive into the cast, the visual effects, the story, and more.

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The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Becky Kovach returns to discuss The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah. We dive into the character work that Stephen King does, where the story goes, and more.

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Secret Window (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Mike Vlastnik joins the podcast to discuss Secret Window. We discuss the cast, how well the story plays out, and more.

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Kingdom Hospital (2004)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600

We've hit episode 100! Kt Schaefer returns to discuss Kingdom Hospital. We dive into the cast, how the story works overall, and more.

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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla (2003)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Becky Kovach returns to discuss The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla. We dive into the new characters, the pacing, and more.

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to discuss The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. We talk about the cast, how this works as a prequel to Rose Red, and more.

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Dreamcatcher (2003)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to discuss the 2003 movie Dreamcatcher. We discuss how the cast didn't live up to expectations, why the story might not work well for a movie, and more.

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Carrie (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Richard Newby joins the podcast to discuss the 2002 Carrie TV movie. We dive into the cast, what worked, what we didn't like, and more.

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From A Buick 8 (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Travis Newton returns to the podcast to discuss From A Buick 8. We talk about the characters, why this is a tough book to adapt, and more.

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The Dead Zone (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Koenig returns to the podcast to discuss The Dead Zone. We talk about the length of the series, what some of our favorite moments were, and more.

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Everything's Eventual (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Dennis Freeman returns to the podcast to discuss Everything's Eventual. We discuss the stories that received adaptations, which ones have a connection to the Dark Tower series, and more.

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Firestarter 2: Rekindled (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Jonathan Watkins returns to the podcast to discuss Firestarter 2: Rekindled. We talk about how the cast is actually pretty good, but the story just doesn't work.

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The Mangler 2 (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:57:39 -0600

Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton join to discuss The Mangler 2. We discuss the cast, the modernization of the story, and more.

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Rose Red (2002)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Katey from I Hope You Suffer joins the podcast to discuss Rose Red. We talk about the cast, the setting, and more.

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Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Dan Pullen returns to discuss Hearts in Atlantis. We dive into how it differed from the book, the music, and more.

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Black House (2001)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Terry Mesnard joins the podcast to discuss Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub. We dive into how well the book works as a sequel, why it wasn’t as good as we were hoping, and more.

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Dreamcatcher (2001)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:26:06 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to the show for a quick chat about Dreamcatcher. We dive into what the books tried to accomplish, why it didn’t quite work for us, and more.

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The Plant (2000)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss The Plant. We dive into the format of the book, how it was released, and more.

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The Green Mile (1999)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews joins the podcast to discuss The Green Mile. We dive into the cast, how effective the storytelling is, Frank Darabont's relationship with Stephen King, and more.

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Hearts in Atlantis (1999)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Dan Pullen joins for a discussion about the 1999 collection Hearts in Atlantis. We discuss why this collection feels more like a book with a weird timeline, the throughlines of the characters, and much more.

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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (1999)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. We discuss how the book can be a good gateway into horror, how resourceful Trisha is, and much more.

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The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Murjani Rawls joins the podcast to discuss The Rage: Carrie 2. We discuss how well it works as a sequel, the casting choices, and more.

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Storm of the Century (1999)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to the podcast to discuss the 1999 mini-series, Storm of the Century. We talk about the massive amount of characters, the plot, and more.

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Sometimes They Come Back... For More (1998)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Jonathan Watkins returns to chat about Sometimes They Come Back... For More. We dive into how little it pulls from the source material, the cast, what didn't work, and more.

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Apt Pupil (1998)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 May 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Dani Ryan returns to discuss the 1998 adaptation of Apt Pupil. We dive into the cast, the troubled production, and more.

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Bag of Bones (1998)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 May 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Bag of Bones. We talk about how surprising it is that more people don't talk about this album, how the characters drive the story, and much more.

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The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass (1997)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 May 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Becky Kovach returns to discuss The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass. We dive into what was brutal about the story, the story largely being a flashback, and much more.

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Trucks (1997)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 May 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer joins to discuss Trucks. We talk about why this wasn't as enjoyable as Maximum Overdrive, what could have been executed better, and more.

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Quicksilver Highway (1997)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Ryan Larson makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss Quicksilver Highway, which adapts Stephen King's "Chattery Teeth" and Clive Barker's "The Body Politic."

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The Shining (1997)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss The Shining miniseries. We talk about how closely it adapts the book, the setting, what doesn't quite work, and more.

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The Night Flier (1997)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to discuss the 1997 adaptation of Stephen King's The Night Flier. The movie stars Miguel Ferrer and has some fun visual effects to talk about.

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Thinner (1996)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Dani Ryan joins the podcast to discuss the adaptation of Thinner. We quickly run through the story, what doesn't hold up, the effects, and more.

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The Regulators (1996)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Jonathan Watkins returns to discuss The Regulators. The Bachman novel is a mirror novel to Desperation. We discuss the connections between the two books, what we liked and didn't about the story, and much more.

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Desperation (1996)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Desperation, one of King's two novels that released in September 1996. We discuss the character work, Tak as a villain, and more.

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Sometimes They Come Back... Again (1996)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Jonathan Watkins makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss Sometimes They Come Back... Again. We chat about why this sequel exists, the characters, how the story differs from the first, and more.

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The Green Mile (1996)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss The Green Mile, which is a well-known Stephen King story that tackles tough subjects. We talk about the characters, King's commentary on the prison system, and more.

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Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest. We talk about why this Stephen King story gets so much attention, what it was like taking the story out of small-town USA, and more.

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Rose Madder (1995)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss Stephen King's 1995 novel Rose Madder. We discuss the pacing, the character work, and so much more.

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The Langoliers (1995)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Drew Koenig returns for a discussion on The Langoliers. We discuss the casting, where the adaptation went wrong, and more.

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Dolores Claiborne (1995)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss Dolores Claiborne. The 1995 film takes a different approach from the book, but still understands the crux of the story. We chat about the cast, the main exclusions from the book, and much more.

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The Mangler (1995)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns for a fun discussion about The Mangler. We discuss why the adaptation can get a little confusing, how they killed it with the gore effects, and much more.

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Tim Mathews returns to the podcast for a discussion on The Shawshank Redemption. We talk about the story, the pacing, the wonderful cinematography, and more.

Links:

The Shawshank Redemption - Stephen King Wiki

'Shawshank Redemption' At 25 - Deadline

The Shawshank Redemption - Amazon

The Shawshank Redemption Shooting Script - Amazon

Welcome to Geekdom 97: The Shawshank Redemption

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Insomnia (1994)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns to the show for a discussion about Insomnia. In the 1994 novel, Stephen King ties the characters into a larger part of his universe. We discuss how well that works, the character arcs, and more.

Link:

Insomnia - Stephen King Wiki

Insomnia - Amazon

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The Stand (1994)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Drew Koenig returns to the podcast to chat about The Stand. We discuss the cast and crew, what worked and what didn't with the story, and much more.

Links:

The Stand - Stephen King Wiki

The Stand - IMDb

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Nightmares and Dreamscapes (1993)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Author Dennis Freeman joins the podcast to discuss Nightmares and Dreamscapes. We chat about our favorite and least favorite stories while making note of some other ones worth mentioning.

Links:

Dennis Freeman's website

Dennis Freeman on Instagram

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Needful Things (1993)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns for a fun discussion about Needful Things. We dive into why the movie was just fine, what could have been better, and whether or not it should get a remake.

Links:

Needful Things - Stephen King Wiki

Needful Things - Amazon

Chat Sematary 50: Needful Things (1991)

Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter.

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The Tommyknockers (1993)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns for a brief discussion about The Tommyknockers. The miniseries didn't have a lot to work with, which led to most of our disappointment with it.

Links:

The Tommyknockers - Stephen King Wiki

The Tommyknockers - IMDb

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The Dark Half (1993)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Alex DiVincenzo returns to discuss The Dark Half. We dive into the cast, what went wrong, and more.

Links:

The Dark Half - Stephen King Wiki

The Dark Half - Amazon

Broke Horror Fan

Like us on Facebook.

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Children of the Corn II (1993)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Murjani Rawls joins to discuss Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice. Spoiler: It wasn't the final sacrifice.

Links:

Children of the Corn II - Horror Film Wiki

Children of the Corn II - IMDb

Children of the Corn II - Amazon

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Dolores Claiborne (1992)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer returns for a discussion on Dolores Claiborne. We talk about how it ties to Gerald's Game, the writing style, and much more.

Links:

Dolores Claiborne - Stephen King Wiki

Dolores Claiborne - Amazon

Chat Sematary 52: Gerald's Game

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Pet Sematary Two (1992)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Alex DiVincenzo of Broke Horror Fan returns to discuss Pet Sematary Two. We dive into what went wrong with the sequel and how we think it could have been better.

Links:

Pet Sematary Two - IMDb

Pet Sematary Two - Amazon

Creepshows - Amazon

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Gerald's Game (1992)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Kt Schaefer just can't get enough of the podcast and returns to chat about Gerald's Game. Note: Please excuse the first minute or so of Kt's audio, we had a brief technical issue.

Links:

Gerald's Game - Stephen King Wiki

Gerald's Game - Amazon

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Sleepwalkers (1992)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch returns to make a case for Sleepwalkers.

Links:

Sleepwalkers - Stephen King Wiki

Sleepwalkers - Amazon

Post Mortem with Mick Garris

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Needful Things (1991)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss Needful Things, which is full of great character work from Stephen King.

Links:

Needful Things - Stephen King Wiki

Needful Things - Amazon

The Screwtape Letters - Amazon

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The Dark Tower: The Waste Lands (1991)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns for a quick discussion on The Dark Tower: The Waste Lands. We dive into the characters, the world-building, and more.

Links:

The Dark Tower: The Waste Lands - Stephen King Wiki

The Dark Tower: The Waste Lands - Amazon

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Golden Years (1991)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns for a discussion on Golden Years. We talk about what worked well with the premise (and what didn't), the length of the series, and much more.

Links:

Golden Years - Stephen King Wiki

Golden Years - Amazon

Golden Years - IMDb

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Sometimes They Come Back (1991)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Alex DiVincenzo of Broke Horror Fan returns to discuss Sometimes They Come Back.

Links:

Sometimes They Come Back - Stephen King Wiki

Sometimes They Come Back - Amazon

Sometimes They Come Back - IMDb

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Misery (1990)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Dani Ryan returns for a great discussion on Misery.

Links:

Misery - Stephen King Wiki

Misery - IMDb

Misery - Amazon

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IT (1990)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns for a discussion on It, the 1990 TV mini-series.

Links:

It - Stephen King Wiki

It - IMDb

Georgie short film

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Graveyard Shift (1990)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Koenig is back to discuss the not-so-great Graveyard Shift. We discuss the movie's flaws and what an ideal version could look like.

Links:

Graveyard Shift - Stephen King Wiki

Graveyard Shift - Amazon

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Four Past Midnight (1990)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Koenig returns for a discussion on Four Past Midnight.

Links:

Four Past Midnight - Stephen King Wiki

Four Past Midnight - Amazon

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Tales from the Darkside. We're now in the 90's and this was surely one way to kick it off.

Links:

Tales from the Darkside - Stephen King Wiki

Tales from the Darkside - IMDb

Tales from the Darkside - Amazon

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The Dark Half (1989)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to chat about The Dark Half as we close out Stephen King's 80's run.

Links:

The Dark Half - Stephen King Wiki

The Dark Half - Amazon

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Pet Sematary (1989)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns for a fun discussion on Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary.

Links:

Pet Sematary - IMDb

Pet Sematary - Stephen King Wiki

Pet Sematary - Amazon

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary - Amazon

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The Running Man (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Dan Schuna returns to discuss The Running Man. It's one of those movies that isn't great, but is still pretty entertaining.

Links:

The Running Man - Stephen King Wiki

The Running Man - Amazon

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The Tommyknockers (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Kt Schaefer returns to discuss The Tommyknockers.

Links:

The Tommyknockers - Stephen King Wiki

The Tommyknockers - Amazon

Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview

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The Lawnmower Man (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0600

The Lawnmower Man might be the only Dollar Baby we discuss on this podcast. Director James Gonis joins for a quick discussion about it.

Links:

The Lawnmower Man - IMDb

Monster Party Podcast

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A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0600

First time guest, Alex DiVincenzo, joins me to discuss A Return to Salem's Lot, which isn't a great return to the iconic town.

Links:

A Return to Salem's Lot - Wikipedia

A Return to Salem's Lot - IMDb

Broke Horror Fan

Alex DiVincenzo on Twitter

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Misery (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Seth Heasley makes his debut on the podcast to chat about Misery.

Links:

Misery - Stephen King Wiki

Misery - Amazon

Hugo's There Podcast

Take Me To Your Reader

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Creepshow 2 (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Creepshow 2.

Links:

Creepshow 2 - Stephen King Wiki

Creepshow 2 - Amazon

Creepshow 2 - IMDb

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Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Becky Kovach returns for a discussion on Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three. The second installment in the series has a little more to offer and we talk about the new characters involved, our favorite moments, and more.

Links:

Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three - Stephen King Wiki

Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three - Amazon

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The Eyes of the Dragon (1987)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Katie Schaefer returns for a quick discussion about The Eyes of the Dragon, which has ties to the Dark Tower series and takes place in a quasi-medieval setting.

Links:

The Eyes of the Dragon - Stephen King Wiki

The Eyes of the Dragon - Amazon

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IT (1986)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Murjani Rawls returns for a discussion on IT. We talk about the pacing of the story, the characters, and much more.

Links:

IT - Stephen King Wiki

IT - Amazon

‘It Chapter Two’ Will Still Feature That Infamous Adrian Mellon Scene

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Stand By Me (1986)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns for a discussion about Stand By Me. We talk about the cast, why this movie resonated with people, and more.

Links:

Stand By Me - Stephen King Wiki

Stand By Me - IMDb

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Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Katie Schaefer returns for a fun discussion about Maximum Overdrive. It is very 80s and not very good.

Links:

Maximum Overdrive - Stephen King Wiki

Maximum Overdrive - IMDb

Maximum Overdrive - Amazon

How Did This Get Made? Maximum Overdrive (An Oral History)

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Silver Bullet (1985)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 29 May 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns for a discuss on Silver Bullet, which is an adaptation of Cycle of the Werewolf.

Links:

Silver Bullet - Stephen King Wiki

Silver Bullet - IMDb

Silver Bullet - Amazon

Batman: The Long Halloween

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The Bachman Books (1985)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 22 May 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Murjani Rawls returns to discuss The Bachman Books, a collection of four early novels from Stephen King. The novels included are Rage, The Long Walk, Roadwork, and The Running Man.

Links:

Bachman Books - Stephen King Wiki

Bachman Books - Amazon (Rage not included)

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Skeleton Crew (1985)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 15 May 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Koenig returns to discuss the collection Skeleton Crew. We talk about the main novella and a handful of other stories.

Links:

Skeleton Crew - Stephen King Wiki

Skeleton Crew - Amazon

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Cat's Eye (1985)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion on Cat's Eye. We talk about the three stories and why it doesn't quite work out the way we were hoping.

Links:

Cat's Eye - Stephen King Wiki

Cat's Eye - IMDb

Cat's Eye - Amazon

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Thinner (1984)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 01 May 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Mike Comite makes an appearance on the show to discuss Thinner. We talk about the push, how this book makes you feel by the end of it, and much more.

Links:

Thinner - Stephen King Wiki

Thinner - Amazon

Bantha Fodder

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The Talisman (1984)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Dan Schuna returns to discuss The Talisman, co-written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's a long book, but a fun one to discuss.

Links:

The Talisman - Stephen King Wiki

The Talisman - Amazon

Stephen King's THE TALISMAN Is Finally Headed To The Big Screen

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Firestarter (1984)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Murjani Rawls returns for a discussion on Firestarter. We talk about the cast, where the movie fell short, and more.

Links:

Firestarter - IMDb

Firestarter - Stephen King Wiki

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Children of the Corn (1984)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns to chat about Children of the Corn. It's a story that just keeps on... giving, I guess.

Links:

Children of the Corn - Stephen King Wiki

Children of the Corn - IMDb

Who Can Kill A Child? - Wikipedia

Drew Dietsch on Twitter

Like us on Facebook.

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Christine (Film, 1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Danielle Ryan joins the podcast for a discussion on John Carpenter's Christine.

Links:

15 Facts About John Carpenter's Christine

Danielle Ryan on Twitter

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Pet Sematary (1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Tim Mathews returns to discuss Pet Sematary. We go over the pacing of the novel, what the story brought to life, and more.

Links:

Pet Sematary - Stephen King Wiki

Pet Sematary - Amazon

Tim's Letterboxd

Deanna's Letterboxd

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Cycle of the Werewolf (1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Koenig returns for a chat on Cycle of the Werewolf, one of King's more unique novellas.

Links:

Cycle of the Werewolf - Stephen King Wiki

Bernie Wrightson's website

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The Dead Zone (1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0600

Drew Dietsch returns to chat about David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone.

Links:

The Dead Zone - Stephen King Wiki

The Dead Zone - IMDb

The Dead Zone - Amazon

Videodrome - IMDb

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Cujo (1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0700

Murjani Rawls returns to talk about the movie adaptation of Cujo. It isn't great, but it isn't the worst thing we've seen, either.

Links:

Cujo - IMDb

Cujo - Stephen King Wiki

Cujo - Amazon

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Christine (Novel, 1983)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0700

Katie Schaefer returns to discuss Christine, the novel about the car full of rage.

Links:

Christine - Stephen King Wiki

Katie on Twitter

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Different Seasons (1982)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0700

Erin Qualey joins to break down the four novellas collected in Different Seasons. I also mention an adaptation of The Breathing Method that is supposedly slated for 2020, but there's no confirmation on it.

Links:

Different Seasons - Stephen King Wiki

Stephen King Flowchart

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Creepshow (1982)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Dietsch makes his first appearance to talk about Creepshow. We dive into each short and discuss some broad strokes of the horror genre.

Links:

Creepshow - IMDb

Creepshow - Amazon

Creepshow Comic Book - Amazon

Drew Dietsch on Twitter

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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger (1982)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Becky Kovach makes her first appearance on the podcast to discuss The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger. It's the first book in a long epic that will only get more interesting from here.

Links:

The Gunslinger - Stephen King Wiki

The Gunslinger - Amazon

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Cujo (1981)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Katie Schaefer returns to chat about Cujo. The novel isn't all that long, but it felt like it was at times.

Links:

Cujo - Stephen King Wiki

Cujo - Amazon

Rereading Stephen King: Cujo - The Guardian

Deanna on Goodreads

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Firestarter (1980)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Dan Schuna makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss Firestarter.

Links:

Firestarter - Stephen King Wiki

Firestarter - Amazon

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The Shining (1980)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Tim Mathews joins to chat about Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining.

Links:

The Shining - IMDb

The Shining - Amazon

The Grady Twins on Twitter

Room 237

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Salem's Lot (1979)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Katie Schaefer returns for a discussion on the 1979 TV adaptation of Salem's Lot.

Links:

Salem's Lot - IMDb

Salem's Lot - Amazon

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The Dead Zone (1979)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Jacob Tender joins to discuss The Dead Zone, which happens to be the only Stephen King book that he's read so far.

Links:

The Dead Zone - Stephen King Wikia

Rereading The Dead Zone - The Guardian

The Dead Zone - Amazon

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The Stand (1978)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0700

Katie Schaefer returns to discuss The Stand. We talk about the different versions of the book, what characters we liked, and much more.

Links:

The Stand - Stephen King Wiki

The Stand - Amazon

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Night Shift (1978)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0700

Drew Koenig joins to chat about Night Shift, the first of King's short story collections.

Links:

Night Shift - Stephen King Wiki

Night Shift - Amazon

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The Shining (1977)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0700

Murjani Rawls joins to discuss King's 1997 novel, The Shining.

Links:

The Shining - Amazon

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Carrie (1976)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0700

Katie Schaefer joins to talk about Carrie, the movie. We discuss the characters, how well the movie holds up, and more.

Links:

Carrie - IMDb

Watch Carrie on Amazon

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'Salem's Lot (1975)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0700

This week's episode is about 'Salem's Lot. Andy Maroon joins to discuss the pacing of the novel, the characters, and more.

Links:

'Salem's Lot - Stephen King Wikia

'Salem's Lot - Amazon

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Carrie (1974)

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0700

Murjani Rawls joins to discuss Carrie, the first of many novels from Stephen King.

Links:

Carrie - Amazon

Carrie - Stephen King Wiki

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Welcome to Chat Sematary

Deanna Chapman — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0600

I'm your host, Deanna Chapman, and this is Chat Sematary. Join me as I discuss the work and adaptations of the King of Horror.

Links:

Humalong Productions

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