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So, We Watched The Dark Tower Pilot Apr 30, 2021

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The man in black fled across the desert, and the Losers followed. In 2019, MRC and executive producer/showrunner Glen Mazzara attempted a pivot to the small screen with a more faithful reimagining of King's work. By dialing back to the origins of the series (see: 1997's prequel novel Wizard and Glass), Mazzara envisioned a multi-season arc for Amazon and director Stephen Sommers shot the pilot in Croatia. Sadly, the streaming giant passed on the series in early 2020, leaving the 60-minute pilot in limbo. Fans were in turmoil. Recently, however, The Losers' Club was fortunate enough to screen the pilot, and gathered together to palaver over what they saw.

Bonus: The Losers also spoke to Mazarra himself, who regaled them with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes and piles of notes for what could have been future episodes and seasons. Without spoiling anything, Mazarra truly remembered the face of his father, and the entire saga more or less amounts to a painful What If? in King's Dominion. Stream the full interview now via Patreon.

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Behind the Curtain of the Stephen King Rules Film Fest Apr 22, 2021

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Losers Mike Roffman and Jenn Adams are joined by the fine folks behind this weekend’s Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival. Filmmaker James Douglas and producer Norm Coyne discuss what went into making this three-day fiesta a reality, their reaction to receiving the Stephen King Bump online (not once, but multiple times), and the diversity behind their slate of films. They also weigh in on their own Dollar Baby short, "The Doctor’s Case" from Nightmares and Dreamscapes, and how they managed to secure an incredible cast in William B. Davis, Michael Coleman, and Denise Crosby. Don't miss the entire festival and follow along now via Twitter.

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Chelsea Stardust on The Losers Book Club (Patreon Clip) Apr 20, 2021

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to filmmaker and producer Chelsea Stardust (Satanic Panic, Into the Dark), who weighs in on her own book club: The Losers Book Club. She also discusses her newfound love for the Master of Horror, tips on how to start your own book club, and stacks of horror recommendations to watch. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.

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Mick Garris' Desperation Miniseries Apr 16, 2021

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The Losers grab some popcorn, turn on ABC, and revisit Mick Garris' 2006 miniseries adaptation of Desperation. Together, they discuss Ron Perlman’s scene-stealing performance, the defanging of God, a child actor tasked with an impossible role, and arguably the most baffling epilogue of all time. Fun fact: The three-hour television event features a number of familiar faces in King's Dominion, particularly Tom Skerritt (The Dead Zone), Steven Weber (The Shining), Matt Frewer (The Stand), and Henry Thomas (Doctor Sleep).

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Needful Things Director Fraser C. Heston Returns to Castle Rock (Patreon Clip) Apr 08, 2021

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to Needful Things director Fraser C. Heston about the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Castle Rock epic. Together, they discuss the majesty of British Columbia, the star-studded cast, the fine folks of Castle Rock Entertainment, and whether or not the story deserves a new miniseries. What's more, Heston is currently promoting the 65th anniversary 4K release of The Ten Commandmentsand shares some stories of his father. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.

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Later Apr 02, 2021

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Check it, there's a dead guy over there. He's talking to us. His mouth and his words don't match up entirely, but if you just listen, he's not hard to follow. Get used to it. They're everywhere. The dead. And they have a lot to say before they're gone forever. The Losers have left the West and have returned to the East Coast as they make their way back to Maine. Along the way, they visit New York City and stop by The Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind to pick up Stephen King's new hardboiled crime novel, Later. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Rachel Reeves as they discuss the new rules of the dead, the book's ties to King's Dominion, and whether or not the twist works or flops.

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The Ties That Bind Desperation and The Regulators Mar 26, 2021

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The sun is setting and the Losers make one last stop to examine Stephen King's Desperation and Richard Bachman's The Regulators. Already, we've mined themes of religion, addiction, and authority in the Nevada desert and powered through cathartic writing, television, and violence in the suburbs of Ohio. What a long, strange trip it's been, and it's about to get even stranger, if you can believe that.

Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they conclude their series on King's great twinning experiment. They'll discuss the benefits to writing as Bachman and the emotional core of this darker style. Is King funny? Would we read his published laundry list? Why is Richard Bachman so mad? All these questions and more will be answered as we discuss the author and his pseudonym.

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The Regulators Mar 19, 2021

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It’s summertime in suburbia and the Losers find themselves on an idyllic street in Wentworth, Ohio. But there’s a storm on the way. And an ominous van at the corner. The neighbors seem alright, maybe a little mean, ut we have the strangest feeling we’ve met them before.

In another world?

Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they sort through Richard Bachman’s take on tragedy, religion, and TV in 1996's The Regulators. Together, they’ll discuss King’s angry pseudonym, problematic prose, cartoon monsters, and the scariest thing to ever happen while eating honey.

Tak!

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Stephen King's Greatest and Scariest Book Covers Mar 12, 2021

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Looking for Later? The three-hour book review is currently streaming exclusively at The Barrens (Patreon). Rest assured, the review will eventually make its way into the regular feed. To bide the time, we've unlocked a Patreon-exclusive episode from last summer.

In this Sweet Treat episode, Losers Michael Roffman, Rachel Reeves, and Jenn Adams are joined by author Jason Pellegrini and Suntup Editions founder Paul Suntup. Together, they discuss the iconic artwork that has helped mythologize King's entire catalogue.

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--Follow Jason Pellegrini via Twitter and visit his official site to pickup his books.

--Follow Rachel Reeves via Twitter and Instagram. Read her work on Rue Morgue, Nightmare on Film Street, Vehlinggo, and Film Cred.

--Follow Paul Suntup on Facebook and Twitter. Purchase prints and more at Suntup Editions' official site.

--Follow Jenn Adams via Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to Psychoanalysis.

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Strictly Hollywood: On The Running Man, The Jaunt, and Pet Sematary News (Patreon Clip) Mar 02, 2021

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers ditching the ice and heading to the golden hills of Hollywood, baby. It's a 100% unadulterated Hollywood King episode that finds Mike, Mac, Justin, and Randall catching up on all the headlines involving our Master of Horror. Most notably, the new adaptations announced for The Running Man, The Jaunt, and Pet Sematary. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content

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