Even Stephen King Couldn't Take His Eyes Off of This Unlikely Horror Movie
When it comes to choosing a horror movie to watch, there may be no more reliable guide than Stephen King. And he has a special recommendation for those who like their nerves tickled.
Horror movie fans rejoice! It seems that something fresh has appeared in the genre, which even the King of Horror himself, Stephen King, recognized.
On Twitter, he shared a recommendation that will appeal to many, given the movie's flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
"Late Night With The Devil: I got a screener. It's absolutely brilliant. I couldn't take my eyes off it. Your results may vary, as they say, but I urge you to watch it when you can," King shared on his account.
Late Night with the Devil, tells the story of a TV host who is tired of professional failure and wants to boost his show's ratings with a Halloween special.
A tragedy in the past has crippled both himself and his career, and now he hopes to break out of the pit of low ratings.
He invites guests who are somehow connected to the supernatural. Among them are the psychic Christou, who claims to be able to read the minds of the audience, and the magician Carmichael, who exposes and confronts people like Christou.
Another character is parapsychologist Dr. June Ross-Mitchell, who has taken with her Lilly, June's patient and the sole survivor of the Satanic Church mass suicide, and who now believes she is possessed by the devil.
Obsessed with the idea of boosting the ratings, the main character convinces the girl to summon the evil creature, which ends just terrible, of course.
If you are not convinced by the film's description, here is another tantalizing detail. The main role is played by David Dastmalchian, who has recently gained worldwide fame.
David usually plays complex characters and writes his own dramatic stories about imperfect people from all walks of life.
He is an award-winning actor, writer, producer and director who has become one of the most sought-after talents in the entertainment industry today. Most recently, he was seen in Dune and The Suicide Squad, playing the Polka-Dot Man.
The recommendations of Stephen King are exactly the ones that should not be overlooked.
And if you were looking for horror genre gems, then maybe Late Night with the Devil release is worth waiting for?