Hollyweird #029 - Stephen King Adaptation Rankings with Jon Grilz from Creepy

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

IHATEHORROR

Tv & Film

4.5 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 109 minutes

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Summary

In this special episode, Sean and Lexi are joined by Jon Grilz from the Creepy podcast to discuss various aspects of horror storytelling, particularly focusing on adaptations of Stephen King's works. They explore Jon's top five King adaptations, which notably include 'Rose Red,' 'The Night Flier,' and '1408.' John also shares insight into his journey into horror, his podcasting career, and the cathartic power of horror narratives. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the growth and evolution of the horror genre.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:41 The Origin of Creepy Podcast

01:20 Joining Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network

02:14 Expanding the Team and Production

02:50 31 Days of Horror Event

03:40 Challenges and Evolution of Podcasting

10:31 Stephen King Month and Favorite Adaptations

33:18 Special Effects Dilemma

33:54 DVD Memories and Collectibles

35:16 The Shining: A Controversial Adaptation

45:11 Needful Things: A Deep Dive

01:02:22 Stephen King Adaptations and Joe Hill

01:10:11 The Evolution of TV Show Lengths

01:11:07 Stephen King's Impact on Horror

01:14:11 The Brutality of 'The Mist'

01:17:23 Reboots and Remakes: A Necessary Evil?

01:20:06 The Resurgence of Stephen King Adaptations

01:26:47 The Role of Horror in Catharsis

01:33:06 The Art of Storytelling in Horror Podcasts

01:42:59 The Future of Horror and Creepy's 31 Days of Horror

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