The Cinema of Stephen King - 5-week film course

THE CINEMA OF STEPHEN KING Broadway, Nottingham 5 weeks from Monday 14th November Since the 1970's, Stephen King has become a name synonymous with horror and carved out a niche as one of the world's most terrifying authors. Beyond the success of his many bestselling titles, King's work has been translated to film many times, including many iconic titles in the last thirty-five years. Looking at well-known movies such as The Shining, Misery The Shawkshank Redemption and The Green Mile, as well as lesser-known classics, this course explores the work of a master of storytelling in horror and beyond. Week 1 – Horror and the Writer The Shining (1980), Misery (1990), Secret Window (2004) Week 2 – The Powers Within Carrie (1976), The Dead Zone (1983) Firestarter (1984) Week 3 – Children's Stories? Children of the Corn (1984), Stand by Me (1986), Apt Pupil (1998) Week 4 – Careful What You Wish For... Pet Semetary (1989), The Lawnmower Man (1992), Needful Things (1993) Week 5 – Crime and Punishment The Running Man (1987), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999) Monday evenings 7.00-8.40 5 weeks commencing 14th November £35/£25 from www.broadway.org.uk or Broadway Box Office on 0115 9526 611