Stephen King Raves About New Horror Smash Hit: ‘Very Scary’ Movie Scores 94% on Rotten Tomatoes!

Stephen King, a renowned author famous for his spine-chilling horror novels, has recently expressed his admiration for a newly released horror film. King’s literary career spans several decades, with his first novel, Carrie, published in 1974, and subsequent well-known works such as Cujo (1981), Gerald’s Game (1992), Under the Dome (2009), 11/22/63 (2011), and The Life of Chuck (2020) marking each era.

Many of King’s novels have been adapted into films, some of which have become significant in genres outside horror, like Stand by Me (1986) and The Shawshank Redemption. However, his contributions to the horror film genre are particularly noteworthy, with adaptations such as Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), Misery (1990), The Mist (2007), and It (2017) becoming iconic.

Despite not being involved in their creation, King remains an avid follower of new horror films. He recently praised a 2025 horror hit that has received both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Stephen King Gives His Take on “Weapons”

The 2025 horror movie Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger (known for Barbarian), has been highly praised by Stephen King. The film’s plot revolves around a terrifying event in a small town where 17 children from the same elementary school class vanish in one night under mysterious circumstances.

With a stellar score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film features a celebrated cast including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Cary Christopher, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

King shared his positive review on his official X account, where he described the film as “confidently told” and “very scary,” summarizing his thoughts with a straightforward “I loved it.” His original post can be seen below:

The Impact of Stephen King’s Praise on “Weapons”

Although Weapons had already achieved significant box office success and positive audience reception, grossing over $100 million worldwide in its first week and securing a Verified Hot Popcornmeter score of 86% from over 5,000 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, Stephen King’s endorsement further solidifies its status as a new classic in modern horror. Moreover, the film’s setting and character ensemble have drawn comparisons to King’s own storytelling style, making his approval a notable endorsement.