I was reading a new essay by Stephen King, and he talked about spoilers – or rather, how much he can’t stand them! He said he gets really impatient with the whole idea and even called out what he sees as “the cry of spoilt people.” It’s funny to hear him talk about it like that, but I totally get where he’s coming from!
Wow, what a year to be a Stephen King fan! He didn’t just give us a brand new Holly Gibney novel – ‘Never Flinch’ is fantastic – but we’ve also had several of his stories hit the big screen. It’s been amazing seeing so much Stephen King content this year!
The Monkey began 2025 with a dark and unusual story, whereas Life of Chuck offered a more positive and uplifting experience when it came out during the summer. More recently, The Long Walk deeply moved us with its emotional impact, and The Running Man promises thrilling, dystopian action and adventure when it’s released in November.
His stories – and a lot of his writing in general – are known for having unexpected plot twists and turns. And, according to a recent article, he doesn’t mind if these important moments are revealed beforehand.
Stephen King claims “you can rarely spoil a good story”
A fresh collection of short stories by Daphne du Maurier – called ‘After Midnight: Thirteen Chilling Tales’ – was released this week. It includes an introduction written by Stephen King.
Along with the release, King penned an article for The Guardian, praising Daphne du Maurier’s “unsettling genius.” He noted that “the consistently high quality of du Maurier’s writing is remarkable, especially considering her extensive output: 17 novels, six biographies, three plays, and numerous short stories.”
He further draws a comparison between the conclusion of the film The Birds and Daphne du Maurier’s original short story. This leads King to share what some might consider a rather contentious view regarding spoilers.
He expresses frustration with the concept of “spoilers,” noting it’s become popular alongside other negative consequences of the internet and social media. He believes saying “You spoiled it!” is often just the complaint of entitled individuals. He contends that a truly good story can’t really be ruined, because the pleasure comes from experiencing the story itself, not just knowing how it ends.
It’s quite surprising coming from someone whose stories are known for unexpected turns that significantly improve them-like the major reveal at the end of ‘Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.’ The impact of that story would be much less if readers already knew the twist.
However, King changes his stance on spoilers, stating that “Du Maurier’s stories are a notable exception to that rule. Discussing them in detail would ruin the experience.” This suggests he actually opposes spoilers, after all!
You can now see The Long Walk in movie theaters. The Running Man will be released on November 14, 2025, and you can find our picks for the greatest Stephen King films here.
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2025-10-02 13:49