Author Stephen King has delighted readers and moviegoers for decades with his legendary library of work. He’s created many of the most iconic horror stories known to this day. Additionally, Stephen King has been very vocal about projects from other artists, and that includes praising one particular horror film that got terrible reviews upon its release.
It’s worth noting that Stephen King was a supporter for many different horror films that are seen as modern classics today. These films include the likes of The Evil Dead and Hellraiser. However, he’s chosen a very different kind of film to promote this time, having previously compared it favorably to the early works of Steven Spielberg.
It’s quite interesting because, as mentioned, the film received negative reviews after it was released to theaters. The film, produced by Blumhouse, does have its fans. Nevertheless, it’s certainly another level to compare the film to Spielberg’s early horror films including Duel and Jaws.
Here’s what Stephen King shared about the horror film, Night Swim, given that it’s now streaming on Peacock:
“Don’t believe the critics,” King writes on X. “This is a terrific suspense movie.”
Don’t believe the critics. This is a terrific suspense movie. https://t.co/OfCwzdP3ui
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 5, 2024
The tweet comes a little over a month since he last tweeted about Blumhouse’s Night Swim. For that particular tweet, he compares it to “a lost, low-budget Steven Spielberg film.” Here’s his complete response:
“I loved THE NIGHT SWIM (Amazon Prime). It’s like a lost, low-budget Steven Spielberg film from Spielberg’s early period…say, after DUEL but before JAWS. Simple story, but…the cat on the diving board! And those creepy bunny slippers!”
I loved THE NIGHT SWIM (Amazon Prime). It’s like a lost, low-budget Steven Spielberg film from Spielberg’s early period…say, after DUEL but before JAWS. Simple story, but…the cat on the diving board! And those creepy bunny slippers!
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 11, 2024
Overall, one has to admire King for his love of the film, even if it didn’t resonate with most viewers. Perhaps it will entice subscribers to give it another chance on Peacock. Otherwise, it doesn’t look like Night Swim will succeed as much as certain other films once praised by King – but at least it earned some love following its release.