American literature of the second half of 20 century

Masters of Horror

Stephen King is often compared to the 18th century weaver of horror tales, Edgar Allan Poe

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“It” tells the story of a man dressed in a clown suit who terrorizes a group of people.

The 1999 film “The Green Mile” is about the death row guards who befriend a prisoner falsely accused of killing a young girl.

The 1999 film “The Green Mile” is about the death row guards who befriend a prisoner falsely accused of killing a young girl.

The 1986 movie “Stand By Me” was based on his novella “The Body” from Different Seasons. It is a coming of age story involving four teenage boys out on a quest to find a body.

The 1986 movie “Stand By Me” was based on his novella “The Body” from Different Seasons. It is a coming of age story involving four teenage boys out on a quest to find a body.

The 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption” featured Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. It was nominated for several awards.