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bif

(25,491 posts)
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 09:38 AM Oct 2022

"Mr. Harrigan's Phone". Worth watching.

It's based on a Stephan King short story. It's quite well done. My only complaint is it's a bit long. I think since it was a short story, they dragged the first half out longer than needed. But overall a good commentary about our addiction to our phones. Not real scary, so it'd be okay for kids.

Streaming on Netflix.

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CrispyQ

(39,665 posts)
1. I read a collection of his shorts under the title "Night Shift," and damn!
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 09:44 AM
Oct 2022

There were some awesome stories in that book! Three come to mind right away & it's been over 35 years since I read it.

Will definitely check out this movie!

Farmer-Rick

(11,745 posts)
2. Thanks for the review
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 09:46 AM
Oct 2022

I've been hemming and hawing about watching it.

I don't mind slow, sounds good.

I once took a course with Stephen King's first editor. He said King was very long winded and he desperately needed a good editor. When King became famous, his editors became more timid. I swear The Mist has like five endings all strung together. But, I still read him.

NJCher

(40,098 posts)
3. Based on the trailer
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 09:54 AM
Oct 2022

I put this on my watch list, so thanks for the confirmation.

Farmer, interesting tidbit from king’s past editor.

ColinC

(11,098 posts)
6. I started it last night withmy wife but was worried it would be too scary so I turned it off
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 12:35 PM
Oct 2022

Last edited Fri Oct 7, 2022, 05:02 PM - Edit history (1)

Might try again if you say it isn't scary

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