Check out Zac Thompson's review of Joseph Maddrey's book, "Beyond Fear: Reflections on Stephen King, Wes Craven, and George Romero’s Living Dead" at Bloody Disgusting.
Thompson explains the thesis of the book, "What was it about Craven’s sense of spirituality that inspired the resurrection of child-killer Fred Krueger? Why are King’s ordinary characters revered so much by many readers? Maddrey asks these questions and finds his answers through his cinematic breakdown."
More exciting is the books focus on Stephen King's novels:
Maddrey dissects King’s growing line of successful books. Each novel gets a spotlight, even the more recent ones. Our author hits on the right spots, discussing the political overtones of “Under The Dome.” I never knew there was connection between Paul Edgecomb of the “Green Mile,” to Johnny Marinville in “The Regulators.” The short story, “Rage,” which is about a school shooting, is even more relevant because of Maddrey’s introspection.
