King’s works have been adapted for both the big and small screens over the course of his long career, including the current Mr. Harrigan’s Phone Netflix original and Stanley Kubrick’s timeless The Shining. Even so, the best-selling author frequently contributes his horror knowledge to support new works in the genre. ALSO READ: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities Spoilers, News & Update: Netflix Hints At What To Expect From Upcoming Horror Anthology King’s most recent recommendation is Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
Stephen King ‘Strongly’ Recommends Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Just before the anthology’s release, King delivers a brief review and praises Cabinet of Curiosities. Del Toro’s new series is “strongly” suggested by the author in a tweet, which also describes it as “Scary, sinister, and beautiful to look at.” Cabinet of Curiosities, an anthology series developed by Del Toro and other prominent horror filmmakers, is due to air on Netflix on Oct. 25. The episodes will be distributed in pairs over the course of four days, with the final two arriving on Oct. 28. ALSO READ: American Horror Story: NYC Speculations, News & Update: Fans Think [SPOILER] Might Return in Season 11 Each of the stories, billed by Del Toro as “meant to challenge traditional notions of horror,” will be introduced by the Academy Award-winning director himself.
Horror Season Has Official Started
For almost as long as there have been movies, horror anthologies have adorned the screen. Favorites from the genre, including the timeless Tales of the Crypt and the cult classic Trick’r’Treat, have pleased and horrified audiences; successful horror anthologies from recent years have been scarce. There’s a chance that Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities will alter that. It might soon become required horror viewing as the series presents fresh monsters and tales to the screen. King’s sentiments are very complimentary of Cabinet of Curiosities, but Del Toro fans would not have anticipated anything less from the director. After all, as the director of the widely acclaimed Pan’s Labyrinth, Del Toro is a master of horror in his own right. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The Boys Season 4 Release Date, Spoilers & Update: Here’s How [SPOILER] Could Return After Their Season 3 Death For Del Toro, hosting the Netflix anthology series represents a shift in direction. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities nevertheless appears to be a terrifyingly fun time given his talent for building strange worlds and King’s endorsement.
