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Horror Resources-Recommended Reading on Stephen King

These updated links are to articles listed in Prof. Eiland's Horror Resources web page.

Dowell, Pat. "Misery." Cineaste. EBSCO
Main Film Genres-Filmsite.com
It has links to the different types of film genres.
Goldstein, Bill. "King of horror: his books make millions, but the prolific author would prefer to be recognized as having changed a genre." Publishers Weekly. Literature Resource Center.
Article about Stephen King’s writings and what he thinks about them.
Horror Films - Filmsite.com
It includes definition and history of horror films.
Lant, Kathleen Margaret. "The Rape Of Constant Reader: Stephen King's Construction Of The Female Reader And Violation Of The Female Body In Misery." EBSCO
Article that contains info on Stephen King’s trouble with “adoring fans”. Could be used with bio criticism.
Misery-RottomTomatoes.com
Contains links to reviews of the film.
Misery-IMDB.com
Contains links to reviews; plot summary; bios of the writers, director, cast and crew; etc.
Derry, Charles. "Reiner, Rob." International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. Gale eBooks.
Biography of Rob Reiner. Includes some childhood info and brief comments on Misery.
Schroeder, Natalie. "Stephen King's Misery: Freudian Sexual Symbolism And The Battle Of The Sexes." EBSCO
Discussion of Misery, fans, and symbolism.
Essential Stephen King : A Ranking of the Greatest Novels, Short Stories, Movies, and Other Creations of the World's Most Popular Writer
EBSCO eBook - Includes a “ranking of the greatest novels, short stories, movies, and other creations of the world's most popular writer.” Says it includes film and video adaptations.
Stephen King Official Website
"King, Stephen (1947 -)." Gothic Literature: A Gale Critical Companion. Gale eBooks.
Biography and commentary
"Goldman, William." International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. Gale eBooks.
Biography of Goldman. Contains some childhood info. Mostly career.
Thriller and Suspense Films - Filmsite.com
Discusses the genre and gives history and examples.

Horror Resources - Edgar Allan Poe

These websites are recommended by Prof. Eiland and are also listed on his Horror Resources website for this course.