1922: A Movie Companion for Fans of Stephen King

Step back into the haunted fields of Hemingford, Nebraska, and experience 1922 like never before. This companion book isn’t just a retelling, it’s your behind-the-scenes pass into one of Stephen King’s most unsettling adaptations.

For fans who were chilled by Wilfred “Wilf” James’s grim confession and the rat-ridden farm that swallowed his family, this book expands the experience:

• Scene-by-Scene Deep Dive : Go beyond what you saw on screen. Relive the murder of Arlette, the collapse of Henry and Shannon, and Wilf’s descent into madness, enriched with commentary that explores symbolism, cinematography, and hidden foreshadowing.

• Themes for Movie Lovers : Discover how 1922 flips classic horror on its head by showing guilt as a living entity, the suffocating power of the landscape, and the inevitability of sins coming back to claim their price.

• Behind the Camera : Learn how Thomas Jane disappeared into Wilf’s broken skin, how practical rats were trained for the infamous infestation scenes, and how Canada became a stand-in for the Nebraska plains.

• From Page to Screen : See how King’s prose from Full Dark, No Stars was faithfully transformed into Zak Hilditch’s haunting adaptation, and why this film is considered one of the most faithful King screen translations ever.

• Fun Facts & Easter Eggs : Spot the ties to the wider Stephen King universe, including Hemingford Home’s recurring role and Thomas Jane’s legacy in King adaptations

Why Movie Fans Will Love It

If the film left you disturbed, this book lets you peel back the layers, exploring not just what happened, but why it worked so well. You’ll gain fresh appreciation for its atmosphere, storytelling choices, and lasting impact.

For Stephen King fans, horror enthusiasts, and cinephiles who thrive on analysis and behind-the-scenes lore, this companion is both a study guide and a chilling extension of the film.