The world is well -known because all generations have been frightened by his novels and their cinematic adaptations, Stephen King is considered the undisputed master of horror. However, against all resistance, his favorite film does not belong at all …
In 1974 from the release of Kerry, Stephen King Has chained literary successes: more than 60 novels, about 200 stories, and an abundance of adaptation on screen, starting with a great classic brilliant horror that is hard for or next to me. Although she has studied different genres throughout her career, the horror remains in her favorite square – the one in which she has been excellent for over 50 years.
When it comes to talking about a movie theater, the writer often surprises his eclectic taste, especially on social networks, where he regularly comments on films that value him, ancient as recent.
Forgoted by a movie’s unexpected passion
In 2017, Stephen King Shared a list of favorite films in an article published by the British Cinema Institute. Among a few classics of fantastic and horror, the title is distinguished, undoubtedly the first place: the magician (the magician (A column of fear In French), an intense thriller produced by William Friedkin in 1977.
This choice can be surprising, especially since the film was commercial failure when it came out: only 9 million income, despite the significant budget, $ 22 million. However, this does not prevent King’s personal cinematic pantheon.
Friedkin Thriller, much more than just a remake
Inspired by a novel Afraid of wages By George Arnow, Witch Not the first film to adapt this story. In 1953, Henry-George Clusie had already signed the first version of critics, with Yves Montendi in the lead role. But for the Stephen KingNo doubt: Friedkin, dark and nervous, the version prefers.
“” “All the time my favorite movie, this may be surprising, is WitchWilliam Friedkin’s remake about the wages of the Great Henry-George Clusot. Some may say that Clusot’s film is better: Disagree“He says bypass.
Magician (1977) Dir. William Friedkin pic.twitter.com/IVCPOD80Y6
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The story is followed by four people from different countries, all ran, forced to load the volatile nitroglycerin through the South American jungle. Infernal trip, as physical as it is psychological that puts the characters in unbearable tension.
In the second position of his rank, Stephen King Also chose the thriller, this time to choose Diabolics (1955), a film directed by … Henry-Zorje Cluzotti !
WitchHe noted that from 5 to 4.2 it was allocated by the distribution spectator and by the way, by Roy Shadeer, Bruno Kremer and Francisco Rabal. William Friedkin Himself as in the head of his career.
“” “I love the movie. From all the movies I made, this is my favorite movie. This is the only movie where I wouldn’t change one plan. And this is a movie that is closest to my vision“He persuaded the interview to yahoo!
Friedkin, who disappeared in 2023 at the age of 87, always argued that Witch There was no remake of Clusot’s fear of wages, but a new cinematic adaptation of the original novel.
And what remains today?
Although forgotten for the general public, Witch Continues the charm of some great names in the movie theater or literature and some great names. It is part of this category of films when they were released when they were released, but in the extreme, it reveals impressive wealth and craftsmanship.
Remember one of the greatest American filmmakers, William Fridkin, on the birthday of the 90s!
The magician (1977)
Director: William Friedkinpic.twitter.com/mkz9suile3– Depressive luggage (@dannydrinkswine) August 29, 2025
Last year, Netflix offered a new adaptation of the original novel made by Julien Leklerk, Frank Gastamid and Alban Lenir. This version provides a direct connection with Clouzot’s film rather than Friedkin’s film, but did not meet very warm welcome.
Stephen King Place at the head of his favorite movies, on top of a small famous thriller, with a cursed movie scent. A choice that talks about its deep taste, excited and supernatural. What is it, even a king of fear can be fascinated by terror … very real.
For curious or nostalgic people who want to (re -discover) a magician, we will have to turn to the film’s physical editions. Fear of fear (1953), direction vod.
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