Plenty ofStephen King’s novels and short stories have been adapted for the big screen.

“What a hellish, existential fate!”

“And my heart, that too.

Stephen King; FRIDAY THE 13TH

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But gosh, shouldn’t someone tell Jason’s side of the story?”

Finally,King suggested, “Blumhouse could do it as a movie.”

King’s idea was welcomed by several notable horror-loving folk.

“Never cared for Jason, but it is an interesting idea,“wrote author Joe Lansdale.

I want this novel RIGHT NOW,“wrote comedian Patton Oswalt.

“Let’s do one of those Ace paperback ‘doubles.’