Don't Move (novel)
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| Author | James S. Murray Darren Wearmouth |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror Thriller |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
Publication date | October 2020 |
| Media type | Print / digital |
| ISBN | 978-1-982678-32-6 |
Don't Move is a horror novel written by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. Published in 2020 by Blackstone Publishing, the story follows a widow named Megan Forrester who embarks on a camping trip with members of a local church. After becoming stranded in a West Virginian forest, they find themselves stalked by a giant prehistoric arachnid that hunts by sensing vibrations.[1][2]
Development
[edit]Author James S. Murray, known for starring in the American television series Impractical Jokers, wrote the novel while self-isolating at his home in Princeton, New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4] He co-wrote the book with Darren Wearmouth, who previously collaborated with Murray on the Awakened series.[5]
Film Adaptation
[edit]On October 21, 2024, Hollywood Reporter announced Don't Move was adapted into a feature film and wrapped principal photography in Kansas City, MO on October 18, 2024. The movie stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ Vitale, Tom Cavanagh, Rob Riggle, Hunter King, and Joseph Lee Anderson.
James S. Murray and David M. Wulf produced the film and Maclain Nelson directed the film from the script he co-wrote with Murray and Wearmouth.[6]
Reception
[edit]A reviewer writing for iHorror concluded that "Murray and Wearmouth succeed at creating a bold page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first chapter to it’s terrifying end."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Murray, James S.; Wearmouth, Darren (2020). Don't Move: James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth. ISBN 978-1982678326.
- ^ Eddy, Cheryl (October 2, 2020). "Don't Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October". Gizmodo. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Amato, Jennifer (October 20, 2020). "'Joker' turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from his Princeton home". CentralJersey.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Trevelise, Steve (November 4, 2020). "'Don't Move,' new thriller from Impractical Jokers' Murr, is out (Opinion)". New Jersey 101.5. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: Don't Move by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth". Publishers Weekly. August 7, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan. "Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ to Star in Thriller 'Don't Move' From 'Impractical Jokers' Mainstay James Murray (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Jordan, Waylon (2020-10-21). "BOOK REVIEW: 'Don't Move' is a Fast-Paced, Cinematic Creature Feature". iHorror. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
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