Blu-ray Review – King on Screen

Since the release of "Carrie" in 1976, adaptations of Stephen King novels and short stories have become almost a regular event. Such tales of horror and heartbreak have become catnip to filmmakers, especially those raised on the author's work in print form, finally receiving a chance to do something with King's vast imagination. "King on Screen" is a documentary about the writer and his experiences with filmed entertainment, and while he doesn't appear in interview form, King's presence is felt throughout the endeavor, which seeks to identify just what about his writing often results in cinematic magic. Director Daphne Baiwir doesn't provide a comprehensive examination of the subject, but she chooses her topics wisely, delivering an interesting ride back into King Country, sitting down with many of the men responsible for translating these pages into occasionally terrific movies. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com