US EditionWhat to Stream: Take a 'Long Walk' with These Recent Stephen King Adaptations
The film depicts a dystopian contest where 50 young men must maintain a 3 mph pace or face execution, highlighting themes of control and survival under a military regime.
- The Long Walk, a Stephen King adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence, will open in theaters nationwide on September 12, 2025.
- The film adapts King's 1979 dystopian novel, written under the Richard Bachman pseudonym, depicting 50 young men competing in an annual deadly walking contest.
- The story mainly focuses on walkers Ray Garraty and Pete McVries, portrayed by Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, whose philosophical conversations are punctuated by brutal offscreen executions.
- JT Mollner wrote the screenplay quickly with minimal rewrites, while Mark Hamill plays the despised antagonist known as The Major who accompanies the walkers in an Army Jeep.
- The film’s R rating reflects strong bloody violence and grisly images, and early reactions praise its realistic portrayal of violence and character depth as a standout King adaptation.
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New Hampshire Union LeaderWhat to stream: Take a 'Long Walk' with these recent Stephen King adaptations
It’s been quite the year for unique Stephen King adaptations, and “The Long Walk” is only the latest to hit theaters in 2025. Adapted from his 1979 novel published under the pen name Richard Bachman, the story follows a group…
Camaraderie and carnage mark 'The Long Walk'
Charismatic performances from actors Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson anchor this tense adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel. Director Francis Lawrence uses stark visuals and a grim atmosphere to craft a tale of friendship and survival, writes WBUR film critic Sean Burns.
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The Long Walk Film Review – A Gripping Test of Humanity Based on King’s Story
Discover our review for the Cineworld Unlimited Screening of The Long Walk, a tense survival film based on Stephen King’s classic story. The post The Long Walk Review – A Gripping Survival Story Based on Stephen King’s Classic Story first appeared on Blazing Minds
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