American author Stephen King is much loved by his fans for crafting some of the most iconic horror stories. The author has written many cult classics like It, The Shining, Pet Sematary, The Outsider, and more.
His books have also inspired multiple TV and film productions, with the 1980s The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, being the most popular. Hence, it’s no surprise that the 76-year-old writer is considered an authority in the horror genre.
Most recently, King shared his take on a 2024 horror film which received an abysmal Rotten Tomatoes rating of just 21%. The author disagreed with critics’ opinions about the film.
Stephen King urges fans to watch a dismally rated Wyatt Russell movie
Stephen King is the respected author of 75 published books. The author became nostalgic after his debut novel, Carrie, recently turned 50. Besides entertaining fans with his thrilling stories, King is also known to share his opinions on cult-classic, as well as lesser-known stories and movies.
For instance, in January 2024, he dished out the unexpected Harry Potter villain who gives him the creeps. Now, King is urging fans to watch the 2024 suspense thriller film Night Swim, starring Wyatt Russell.
The film which was released on January 5th, and also stars The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Amélie Hoeferle, The Banshees of Inisherin‘s Kerry Condon, and child actor Gavin Warren. However, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s son Wyatt Russell is the biggest name in the film’s cast.
King urged fans not to believe the critics and called the film 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
Despite, King’s rave review of the film, it has received dismal ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. It has scored 21% on Tomatometer ratings with the 163 reviews it garnered. Moreover, it has raked in 43% in audience scores.
Night Swim‘s Plot Seems Thrilling But Critics Disagree
Night Swim follows the journey of the Waller family, as they move into a new home. The spacious house comes with a large private swimming pool. However, little do they know that dark forces remain hidden in their backyard pool.
The film’s trailer which was released in late 2023, filled fans with a lot of anticipation. However, it hasn’t fared in the critics’ and many movie lovers’ eyes since its release.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Blerdy Massacre Podcast host Sharai Bohannon opined that Night Swim has a lot of “missed opportunities” and “untapped potential.” Her exact words are as follows,
“There are a lot of missed opportunities that led to laughter for the wrong reasons. This movie has so much untapped potential, and it is a shame it ended up in a messy puddle.”
The Movie Cricket’s Sean P. Means propounded that the film wasn’t as exciting as one would expect despite its strong cast.
“Even with a couple of good actors in the lead — including a recent Oscar nominee — there’s not much to get excited about with “Night Swim,” the latest thriller from the powerhouse horror producers Jason Blum and James Wan.”
However, Stephen King, who once blasted the 1980 adaptation of The Shining, thinks otherwise.
Night Swim is available for streaming on Peacock.
