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Stephen King Anthology to Expand 'The Shining' Universe
16 Oct
Summary
- Mike Flanagan, acclaimed Stephen King adapter, working on new anthology
- Anthology will feature prequel stories set in the Overlook Hotel
- Alternate ending for 'The Long Walk' film to be released on home video
In the world of Stephen King adaptations, Mike Flanagan has emerged as a leading voice. The filmmaker, known for his work on "Gerald's Game," "Doctor Sleep," and "The Life of Chuck," is now set to further expand the King universe with a new anthology project.
Titled "Views From The Overlook," the anthology will focus on prequel stories set in the iconic Overlook Hotel from "The Shining." Flanagan, along with other acclaimed writers like Chuck Palahniuk and Christopher Golden, will contribute to the collection, which promises to explore the hotel's dark history.
Separately, fans of the recent film adaptation of "The Long Walk" will be excited to learn that an alternate ending to the movie will be included in the home video release. The 4K UHD Steelbook edition, available exclusively on Amazon, will feature this alternate conclusion as well as other exclusive special features.
With these new developments, Stephen King fans have even more to look forward to in the coming years as the author's iconic works continue to be adapted and expanded upon across various mediums.
