King Sized: A Moving Panels Special

Some stories about horror are really stories about survival. In this episode of King Sized , we examine Misery , the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling novel about obsession, control, and the terrifying cost of dependence. Anchored by Kathy Bates’ Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes and James Caan’s desperate fight for survival as Paul Sheldon, Misery stands as one of the most acclai...

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend than a Stephen King story about marriage, secrets, and serial killers? In this episode of King Sized , Laramy is joined by his wife Bethany to discuss A Good Marriage , a chilling adaptation inspired in part by the real-life BTK killer. Releasing on Friday the 13th, just one day before Valentine’s Day, this episode leans into the dark irony of l...

Grab your red balloon and head to Derry — on this episode of King Sized , Laramy and cohost Tim Williams dive into Stephen King’s IT (1990). From Tim Curry’s unforgettable Pennywise to the cosmic horror beneath the sewers, we explore why this TV miniseries still sends chills down spines decades later. We’ll compare King’s massive novel to its small-screen adaptation, discuss the cast, the fears th...

🎙️ The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is one of the most beloved film adaptations of all time—but how does it stack up against Stephen King’s original novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption ? In this episode of King Sized , Laramy Wells is joined by Bethany Wells and Nicholas Pepin ( Pop Culture Roulette ) to dig into the similarities, the changes, and the legacy of this classic. We’ll talk...

What happens when the machines don’t just malfunction—but turn murderous? In this episode of King-Sized , Laramy is joined by Tim Williams (of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast) to dive into Maximum Overdrive , the 1986 film written and directed by Stephen King, based on his short story Trucks . From rampaging big rigs to killer kitchen appliances—and that unforgettable Green Goblin-faced truck—they...

Prepare to enter the world of high school horror as King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special dives into Stephen King's Carrie . Join Laramy and Bethany Wells as they discuss all three adaptations of this iconic tale—the 1976 original, the 2002 TV movie, and the 2013 remake—exploring their faithfulness to the novel and the unique elements each brings to the story. Plus, we’ll take a look at the unexpect...

Happy Halloween!!! In this debut episode of King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special Presentation , we dive into one of the most iconic horror films of all time— The Shining . Join host Laramy Wells, along with co-hosts Tim Williams and Bethany Wells, as they explore the eerie halls of the Overlook Hotel and discuss both Stephen King’s chilling novel and Stanley Kubrick’s legendary adaptation. We’ll br...

Do you think you know Stephen King’s adaptations? Think again. King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special Presentation is your gateway to the terrifying, the thrilling, and the unforgettable stories from the master of horror himself. Released three times a year—on Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Stephen King’s birthday—each episode explores a different film or TV adaptation of King’s iconic works. From c...