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The very first novel penned by Stephen King (1966) makes its way to theaters this September, as visionary director Francis Lawrence (THE HUNGER GAMES) translated the long overdue adaptation with a screenplay by J.T. Mollner. The nihilistic and harrowing film takes viewers on a hopeless grueling journey that encompasses obstacles that will leave you in tears. The brilliant script, Orwellian cinematography, eerie score and superb performances make this an incredible yet horrifying experience.

THE LONG WALK stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Josh Hamilton, with Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.

The disturbingly chilling graphic and highly emotional dystopian horror thriller features a literal “do or die” contest where teenage boys participate in a grueling high-stakes competition where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. The nightmarish story centers on an oppressive and totalitarian regime in a post-war United States where money is scarce and the military holds absolute power. The merciless original story that challenges viewers with one haunting question: how far would you go? – was written in the early 60’s under King’s infamous pen name Richard Bachman, and wasn’t published until 1979.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toj3Zxun7aQ

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[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Wasn't Carrie King's first novel? 🤔

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I think Carrie was King's first as King; maybe Long Walk was King's first as Bachman.

[–] Hominine@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Per Wikipedia, you are correct. King wrote The Long Walk between 66-67 in high school.

This movie looks well reviewed in relation to the book, will have to give it a watch soon.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes was a great movie that funny used all the dialog from the book even when different characters then the book said the lines. And used a different ending the book. Which for us who had read the book first was not a bad ending. I enjoy the movie but will always prefer the book.

[–] Hominine@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, it was a formative book for me. Thanks for the recommendation.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yes it was a Bachman book didn't know it was first book.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yes it was.