Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Widely known for his horror novels, he has been crowned the "King of Horror". [2] He has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. [3]

Feb 1, 2025 · From haunting and devastating works of art that brilliantly mix elements of the horrific real world with the supernatural in films like Carrie and Christine to award-winning works of fiction that revolutionized the horror genre and showcased it as just as artistic as other genres in films like Misery and The Mist, to some of the greatest horror ...

Aug 13, 2020 · For two generations of literary thrill-seekers, his very name is synonymous with horror. That’s no surprise, given his uncanny ability to produce at superhuman rates — all without sacrificing the immersive settings, intriguing characters, and relentless terror.

Oct 11, 2024 · Ready to get your heart racing and your skin crawling? Look no further than this hand-picked list of the top 13 scariest Stephen King books. Discover spine-tingling tales and find your next favorite horror read.

Mar 11, 2021 · Few writers have unsettled the collective nerves of readers more than Stephen King. The author of classics like 1974’s Carrie, 1986’s It, and dozens of others has become the standard-bearer for...

Oct 31, 2023 · Stephen King’s best horror books to keep you awake at night, from Jack Torrance in The Shining to Holly Gibney and everything between.

Oct 30, 2024 · Stephen King is one of the most iconic names in horror. Over the course of his 50-year career, he’s made the darkest and most haunting nightmares come to life, giving us some of the best...

Sep 2, 2022 · From creepy kids to one downright terrifying killer clown, here are the scariest Stephen King movie adaptations ranked.

May 23, 2024 · Stephen King is one of the greatest horror writers of all time. Over the years, he has delivered books about demonic cars, killer clowns, psychopathic nurses, telekinetic teenagers, and many more terrors besides.

Feb 12, 2025 · From The Shining to The Monkey, the best Stephen King horror films ranked.. Neon Studios is set to bring the highly anticipated dark horror comedy The Monkey to the big screen. Based on Stephen King‘s short story of the same name and produced by horror maestro James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw), The Monkey is the latest project from Longlegs writer …