Stephen King: A Necessary Evil

Stephen King: A Necessary Evil

Directed by Julien Dupuy

Produced by ARTE, Brainworks

202053 min7.0 / 10

A thoughtful documentary portrait exploring Stephen King's creative legacy, career longevity, and influence on horror culture through interviews and analysis.

The American writer Stephen King has been one of the world's best-selling authors for decades. How can the overwhelming success of his numerous works be explained? Perhaps by the boundless inventiveness of his literature? And what else is behind the longevity of his astonishing career?

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  • Is Stephen King: A Necessary Evil scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Stephen King: A Necessary Evil violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Stephen King: A Necessary Evil easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Stephen King: A Necessary Evil sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does Stephen King: A Necessary Evil end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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