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 Netflix movie based on Stephen King novel has scene so disturbing it's making people pass out

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Published 17:07 21 Dec 2024 GMT

Netflix movie based on Stephen King novel has scene so disturbing it's making people pass out

The horror is based on a 1992 Stephen King book

Ella Scott

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A Stephen King novel once thought to be ‘unfilmable’ by directors premiered on Netflix back in 2017 and is still being described as ‘terrifying’ by viewers.

With at least 60 films and 50 shows based on his numerous novels and short story collections, author King, 77, is considered one of the most adapted authors of all time, according to Empire Magazine.

From blockbusters IT and Carrie to The Shining and more—you’re bound to have seen a King adaptation in your time… or even just a trailer if you’re not much of a horror fan.

Right now, Netflix has a huge selection of flicks to get through, including Mike Flanagan’s eerie adaptation of Gerald’s Game.

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Based on the 1992 book of the same name, the story sees Jessie and Gerald Burlingame arriving at an isolated lake house in Alabama for a romantic weekend.

However, Jessie’s husband accidentally died during foreplay, with the Gerald’s Game synopsis adding: “Handcuffed to the bed, she soon becomes delirious.”

While it was released a few years ago, a Netflix fan recently posted to the Netflix Bangers Facebook group and asked people for their thoughts on Gerald's Game.

One person replied: "Good movie, even better book!"

"Loved it - seen it 3x lol," replied another. "Can be uncomfortable in certain scenes but worth a watch."

"Well it is Stephen King!!!!! It’s good!!!" insisted a third.

Gerald's Game is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name (Netflix)
Gerald's Game is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name (Netflix)

Elsewhere, someone warned: "Be careful. The big climactic scene made me sick to my stomach. I had to take a break before I could come back and finish watching it."

A different person described it as 'terrifying'.

Echoing similar sentiments at the time of Gerald's Game's release in 2017, another person said they nearly passed out while watching it.

The Twitter user wrote: "Okay, I genuinely nearly just passed out. #GeraldsGame has been on pause for ten minutes. A film has NEVER affected me like that before."

They added in a follow-up tweet: "Can't believe it affected me like it did. I swear I've seen worse. But I genuinely felt faint. Had to run to the loo and everything."

Despite its extremely gruesome scenes, the King favorite boasts a very impressive 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

One critic enjoyed Gerald's Game so much they argued the movie was actually better than the book.

One viewer described the film as 'terrifying' (Netflix)
One viewer described the film as 'terrifying' (Netflix)

"There are few movies that manage to outdo their source material," they penned on the review site.

"There are fewer still movies that are based on a Stephen King book and still manage to outdo the source material. Netflix original film Gerald's Game is one such movie."

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Film and TV, Stephen King, Netflix, Books, Facebook, Entertainment, Horror

Ella Scott
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