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We're back and starting out with a big swing!  We talk about the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film The Shining.  King didn't like it, we all know that, but hopefully we reveal a couple things you didn't know. We had a great time talking about it and if you have questions or comments, hit us up at crhistorical@gmail.com. Oh and here is the link we promised in the episode. Go read the journals!  Journal Repository | THE HORROR SCHOLAR JOURNAL (abatececilia.wixsite.com) The post CRHS: The Shining first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS: The Shining appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Our foray into video is over for the time being and we are back with a review of the CLASSIC Stephen King 90’s film Sleepwalkers.  This movie is bananas from beginning to end and we will give you everything you need to watch it and be able to brag to your friends about how much […] The post CRHS: Sleepwalkers first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS: Sleepwalkers appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

We had to watch Malignant and talk about it because the movie seemed to be so divisive. So we watched it and we talked about it and it was great to talk about an actual movie again. TV is good but sometimes you wanna just watch something for two hours and be done with it.  So join us as we discuss the movie that split people right down the middle! The post CRHS Talks Malignant first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS Talks Malignant appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

We’re back after some serious technical issues with the continuation of our coverage of the Apple TV series Lisey’s story. Join us as we hope against hope that Lisey does some cool stuff!   No tags for this post. The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story does not seem to be about Lisey first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story does not seem to be about Lisey appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

We are back and still watching Lisey's Story.  We cover two episodes this week, three and four, and while they are slower than the first two, we are still intrigued.  Join us as we break things down and don't forget to reach out to us at castlerockhistorical@gmail.com! The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episodes Three and Four first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episodes Three and Four appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The Stephen King show on Apple TV has captured our attention and we dig into the second episode on this installment of the show. The combination of us, Stephen King adaptations, and genuine interest does not happen all the time so we are excited to keep watching. Hopefully we will get even more into it […] The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story – Episode 2 first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story – Episode 2 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The Castle Rock Historical Society is back and we are excited to be covering Apple TV’s Lisey’s Story.  The first episode lays out a lot of track and we are excited to follow it.  And since neither of us read the book, we get to judge it as a show instead of an adaptation.  So […] The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episode 1 first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episode 1 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Since Stephen King’s 2003 feature Dreamcatcher was leaving HBOMax at the end of March Acadia broke the wheel of King and let the Alien Butt Worms take center stage because Hannah liked it do much.  So we talk a lot about Alient Butt Worms, their motivations, and ask the tough questions that you have come […] The post The King Wheel (sort of) – Dreamcatcher first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The King Wheel (sort of) – Dreamcatcher appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

This week on The Castle Rock Historical Society, have a watch of the 2007 Indian “neo-noir surreal psychological thriller” No Smoking – an oddball re-imagining of the Stephen King short story “Quitters, Inc.” Join Acadia and Hannah for some strange, musical, nicotine-stained fun, plus bonus unrelated Snyder Cut chat. Filed under: India, stephen king The post CRHS’ The King Wheel – No Smoking first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post CRHS’ The King Wheel – No Smoking appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

This week Hannah and Acadia review The 1993 miniseries adaptation of The Tommyknockers and it goes pretty much like you would expect. But Meep Morp aliens and the most evil mailman in the history of the Post Office cannot derail the Castle Rock Historical Society from completing their appointed rounds.  And, as a bonus, we […] The post The Tommyknockers first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Tommyknockers appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

We are finally done with The Stand and this week we get to talk about the convention we just went to: Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC!  We had a great time and actually sold stuff so go us!  And we also introduced a new feature for ourselves; The Wheel of King!  I mean, there […] The post Mad Monster Party and the Wheel of King first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post Mad Monster Party and the Wheel of King appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The Stand is over.  If you mispronounce “finale” you can make it sound like “finally”.  That may or may not be a clue as to how we feel about the last installment of the King novel adaptation.  But it is. It definitely is.  And we don’t just talk about the all new ending to the […] The post The Stand – Finale first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand – Finale appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Episode eight of The Stand is balanced on the top of a god-ball.  Does the ball make the episode great or does it ruin everything?  Find out as Hannah and Acadia break it down.  Also, we say ball more times than we have ever said ball in all the previous episodes combined!  So I guess […] The post The Stand Episode Eight first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Episode Eight appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The good guys go for a walk, and Hannah and Acadia go for a talk…about episode seven of The Stand!  Join us as we step through the entire episode, including the curious changes surrounding Nadine Cross.  The series is heading into the end game and the Castle Rock Historical Society is here to make sure […] The post The Stand Episode Seven first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Episode Seven appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

We finally get to meet Trashcan Man and the Society has what to say about it.  Acadia and Hannah break down and review Episode Six of the CBS All Access original show: The Stand. Bobby Terry SCREEEEEWED IT UP but we do our best not to in this extra long episode of the Castle Rock […] The post The Stand Episode Six – The Vigil first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Episode Six – The Vigil appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Hannah and Acadia are all caught up and discuss their first taste of New Vegas as they review and break down Episode Five of The Stand: Fear and Loathing in New Vegas.  Join them as they talk over what the show gets right, and what doesn’t work as well.  All the analysis and review you […] The post The Stand – Episode 5 first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand – Episode 5 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Hannah and Acadia discuss episodes three and four of The Stand now that Hannah has kicked her bout of Covid.  Tune in as we revisit boring Boulder and talk about what the show is doing right (and wrong).  The Castle Rock Historical Society cannot be stopped, though it does seem like we are pretty easy […] The post The Stand Episodes 3 and 4 first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Episodes 3 and 4 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The Stand on CBS All Access has aired episode two and Hannah and Acadia are here to break it all down.  Covering the stories of Larry Underwood and Lloyd Henreid, the Stand episode two packs a lot in and we break it all down for you. Filed under: CBS All Access, stephen king, The Stand The post The Stand – Episode 2 first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand – Episode 2 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

The Stand on CBS All Access is the biggest thing happening in the King Universe right now and Hannah and Acadia are here to break down and review episode one.  Come meet Frannie, Harold, and Stu with us!  And there will be spoilers, so watch The Stand on CBS All Access and then come listen.  […] The post The Stand Episode One first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Episode One appeared first on Superficial Gallery.

Hannah and Acadia get ready for the CBS ALL Access limited series The Stand by going over some cast info, their thoughts on the books and their expectations for the show.  It’s time for Mother Abigail and The Dark Man and the castle Rock Historical Society is ready. Filed under: CRHS, Season Four, The Stand The post The Stand Preview first appeared on Superficial Gallery. The post The Stand Preview appeared first on Superficial Gallery.