they both write stories about Horror, death, murder, suspense, Science Fiction, and fantasy fiction. they both suffered from Alcoholism and addictions that affected their writing. they both use the approach of using supernatural beings in their stories. Like talking about death and murder and killing.
They both wrote (S.K is writing) frightening and rather mysterious stories.
Unfortunatly, to this date, its the horror movies. Why? Well, with all the chessy movies such as Friday the 13th, zombie movies, Nightmare on Elm Street, My Bloody Valentine, Jenfiers Body and all the rest... are the reasons why to date all horror movies are cheap excuses to make money. Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King are the people who did (Edgar Allan Poe) and still (Stephen King) make true horror, now, horror these days is just retarded teens getting killed by said to be "scary" killers (Jason Vorhees, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, zombies, etc.) So yeah, this is why horror now a days is just not popular, interesting, scary or successful!
Robert Stattel played Edgar in the 1968 Broadway production of King Lear.
No.
All I know is that Stephen King's Christine the movie, was published in 1983.
the narrator for the Lawnmower man trailer credited Stephen king as the author of that film. Stephen king had in fact written a short story in one of his novels short stories books, but it had NOTHIN to do with the science fiction film.
Edgar Allan Po and Stephen King
No, the word "redrum" is not used in any work by Edgar Allan Poe. It is actually a fictional word created by Stephen King and popularized in his novel "The Shining."
Both Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and Stephen King's "On Writing" fall into the genre of literary nonfiction. They both discuss the writing process and provide insights into the craft of writing.
Robert Louis Stevenson admired Edgar Allan Poe for his dark and macabre storytelling, his innovative approach to narrative structure, and his ability to create atmospheric settings. Stevenson often praised Poe's mastery of the short story and his influence on the development of the horror genre.
Edgar Allen Poe
No, Poe was an ordinary US citizen and the US did not have kings.
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Stephen King is a modern day horror and mystery writer who has acknowledged Edgar Allan Poe's influence on his work. King has praised Poe's storytelling techniques and dark themes as sources of inspiration for his own writing. Poe's influence can be seen in King's psychological horror elements and intricate plot development.
Kurt vonnegut, Edgar Allen poe, Stephen king
Edgar Allan Poe's works laid the foundation for the modern detective story and helped popularize the genre of horror fiction. His innovative use of psychological suspense and Gothic elements has influenced countless writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King, shaping the way modern readers engage with themes of fear, madness, and the macabre.
Unfortunatly, to this date, its the horror movies. Why? Well, with all the chessy movies such as Friday the 13th, zombie movies, Nightmare on Elm Street, My Bloody Valentine, Jenfiers Body and all the rest... are the reasons why to date all horror movies are cheap excuses to make money. Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King are the people who did (Edgar Allan Poe) and still (Stephen King) make true horror, now, horror these days is just retarded teens getting killed by said to be "scary" killers (Jason Vorhees, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, zombies, etc.) So yeah, this is why horror now a days is just not popular, interesting, scary or successful!
One key difference is that Edgar Allan Poe is often praised for his literary craftsmanship, use of language, and psychological depth in his works, while Stephen King is typically commended for his ability to create engaging plots, memorable characters, and a wide range of popular fiction genres. Poe's works are often considered more literary and timeless, while King's works are celebrated for their entertainment value and broad appeal to a wide audience.