Earlier this year, we reported that director Mark Pavia (The Night Flier) was working on a new Stephen King anthology movie. We now know the title, as well as the four stories that will be featured in the film:
The movie will be called The Reaper's Image and takes its title from Stephen King's short story of the same name. The four segments of the anthology are all adaptations of previously released King stories:
The Reaper’s Image: "Jonathan Spangler investigates a mirror with a unique history. The DeIver looking glass is one of just five created by John DeIver, and Spangler is interested in its authenticity, not its historical rumors that those people that see the Reaper in the reflection disappear forever."
Mile 81: "By the time Pete Simmons wakes up from his vodka nap, there are a half a dozen cars at the Mile 81 rest stop. Two kids — Rachel and Blake Lussier — and one horse named Deedee are the only living left."
N:"...the story of a psychiatrist who falls victim to the same deadly obsession as his patient—an obsession that just might save the world!"
The Monkey: "A toy windup monkey has a secret. Every time it hits it cymbals together somebody dies, and Hal Shelburn just can't get rid of it."
At this point, we still know very little about who will be involved in the making of this film. However, it shouldn't be difficult for this project to move forward with Stephen King attached. Mark Pavia had the following to say about the anthology in January:
“It’s a Stephen King anthology film... One that consists of only horror stories and one that is incredibly dark and endlessly atmospheric. I want to make a film that represents exactly what you think of when you hear the name ‘Stephen King’ — a celebration of the man and what he does best, which is scaring the living hell out of all of us! But also stories that are rich in character and that have an emotional weight to them, which, of course, is what he’s all about. That’s what sets him apart from everyone else. It will be the first Stephen King anthology film in 25 years.”
“Steve chose two of the stories and I chose two — the selection a perfect mixture of classic and contemporary King, a little bit of something for his oldest and newest fans alike. It will be a true representation of his different personas, his varied styles and voices throughout the years. Everything from the horror showman at his pulpiest to his most introverted and introspective character pieces, which can also be his most frightening. Every single aspect of his personality will be represented, which as a filmmaker makes me extremely excited. Not only will the film showcase Stephen King’s many different sides, it will also showcase mine as well.”
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