Stephen King is a cult author whose books can scare you to the core, and is also known for his love of good movies. However, even the one who created the most terrifying monsters of the literary world has his fears. WomanEL reveals what horror legend scared the King of Horror for life.
According to the writer, the 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead” not only scared him to the core, but also left him feeling helpless and terrified, which accompanies him to this day. This “low-budget masterpiece” by George Romero not only had a significant influence on King, but also became a cult in the cinema, laying the foundations of the modern zombie movie genre.
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Despite new technology and changes in the film industry, Stephen King calls this movie the scariest he's ever seen. The writer also mentioned that at different periods of his life he was also frightened by other tapes. As a teenager it was The Haunted House on the Hill and as an adult it was The Blair Witch. However, it is Night of the Living Dead that remains his personal leader in the horror genre.
Romero's film, shot on a minimal budget, became groundbreaking in its vision of horror aesthetics. It received critical and audience acclaim and inspired many future directors. This once again confirms that real fear does not require large resources – it lies in talent and an original approach to creating a story.
Previously, Stephen King told which 2 film adaptations most accurately conveyed the essence of his books.
