In his first broadcasting in 2004, the Kingdom Hospital seems to have been a perfect cooperation between the famous Author of the Horror Romans Stephen King and the Director of the Vanguard Lars von Trier. This ABC television adaptation, inspired by the Trier of Trier, has been perfectly reflected in the king’s creativity, in the series, which performs almost all the ingredients that are characteristic of his stories: Mc-vision of American history, the supernatural examination of moral corruption and the connection between physical and emotional injuries.
Unfortunately, despite the name Stephen King” The kingdom of the hospital He did not have the same success as his previous horror classics. Although the series has an original vision, a dangerous creative choice has published his message instead of irritating the expected stop. Despite the good start, The kingdom of the hospital Quickly lost interest. The series, of course, holds the king’s brand, but his ambition ended with an exaggeration of his realization. What happened?
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Attention spoilers! This article contains important revelations in the Kingdom Hospital (2004).
As a collider recalls, The kingdom of the hospital His true protagonist begins: the hospital himself. From the outside, it is usually like a modern hospital, but something is wrong. Lifts block without a reason. Old ambulance is circulating as if it was autonomous. Strange? Earthquakes are being hospitalized almost daily. Interestingly, they are found only inside the building, and in Maine, the rest of the city of Luison.
Then we find this The kingdom of the hospital It was built on the ruins of the old textile factory, which was burned in the 19th century. Like many factories at the time, he employed children and was known for his inhumane working conditions. The fire was not an accident. The owners voluntarily set fire to the factory, sacrificed children to achieve insurance and avoid bankruptcy: so it is not surprising that the hospital has become a place of paranormal phenomena.
This is typical Stephen King : Like Overlook Hotel Shin L ‘Baby’s light Or cursed city of Derr ItThis place is impregnated with tragedy. Consequently, the painful mind continues in the hospital corridors.
One of the most famous is Mary Jensen (Jodel Ferrland), a ghostly young girl who can only be seen through mirrors. He is accompanied by Antubis (Kat Tourton), his strange companion, which resembles Tamano, who becomes his spiritual guide. Despite their disturbing aspect, they do not try to harm anyone. They just lost souls to find peace, they need a little help to finally find a vacation.
Strange patients and doctors
The hospital would be nothing without her patients and doctors. The first episode The kingdom of the hospital We present Peter Rickman (Jack Coleman), a famous artist who was thrown into the wagon during launch. Immediately taken to hospital, he remains known as a prisoner in a coma. Under anesthesia, Peter begins to perceive the supernatural inhabitants of the hospital: Mary and Antubis. He suddenly finds himself in a space between life and death that has the power that he never wants to own.
Other patients are Mrs. Sally Ladd, a regular site known for her “psychosomatic” complaints. In fact, it is medium and regularly investigating the paranormal events that are found in the kingdom. When he discovers Peter’s powers, he immediately arranges a session with him (half -aware of the hospital bed) to make a seeming ghost in the elevator cage to look for crying. Of course, there are only innocent people in the hospital …
Obviously, doctors are also concerned. Dr. Jeffrey Hook (Andrew McCarthy) is a moral conscience of the hospital, but he admires his participation in the corruption system that he has no struggle. If she initially thought that Mrs. Druus was a paranormal activity, she would follow her in search of this spiritual energy in the hope that you would explain the strange events in the hospital.
Unlike this moral spectrum, there is Dr. Stepspen (Bruce Davon), a fallen and complex neurosurgeon who was taken to the hospital after surgery in the brain, leaving a young girl in a vegetable state. Observing his reputation, he denies everything. However, this arrogance and this insistence on identifying its mistakes only exacerbates the existence of the evil forces that lead to the corridors of the institution.
Hearing and cancellation drop
Despite its intriguing buildings, The kingdom of the hospital Canceled after one season. Although the series takes all the codes Stephen King – Haunted places, Dreamlike Universe, latent crime – he did not persuade. Tony was inconsistent, with nightmares coming to doctors who discussed their love for Kitch’s music. The rhythm was not there, the first two episodes, which were burning in length for almost an hour, full of little useful explanation. Everything is explained, but the suspension is not established.
As it was announced Stephen King In the articleEntertaining a weeklyDespite their quality actors, chains and scenarios, the full support of the series could not be struck by the public. Finally, ABC decided to abolish it after noticing the audience drop to each episode before the final. Indeed, if the first episode appeared in Nielsen’s 20 best audiences, the figures fell quickly. For his protection, King explained that the abolition was not caused by a lack of effort or vision, but rather by unpredictability of the television world.
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