Saralnama: Stephen King's 'The Long Walk' hits theatres. The dystopian horror film stars David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, and Cooper Hoffman. King insisted on showing realistic violence, unlike superhero films where city blocks are destroyed without blood. He told The Times UK, 'If you're not going to show it, don't bother.' Director Francis Lawrence and writer JT Mollner created a 'brutal movie' as per King's wish. The story follows young men in a deadly walking contest under a totalitarian regime. Mollner aimed to keep the book's 'teeth' in the film adaptation, balancing friendship and brutality. The movie promises to be a raw portrayal of King's original vision. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 21:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- : Stephen King's 'The Long Walk' hits theatres
- The dystopian horror film stars David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, and Cooper Hoffman
- King insisted on showing realistic violence, unlike superhero films where city blocks are destroyed without blood