The Woman in the Room
"The Woman in the Room" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in King's 1978 collection Night Shift.
| "The Woman in the Room" | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Tragedy, short story |
| Published in | Night Shift |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Publication date | 1978 |
Plot summary
Narrated from the perspective of a man burdened with deep remorse, pain, and his demons, the story concerns his decision to euthanize his terminally ill mother with painkillers.
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Director Frank Darabont began his film career by adapting this story into a short film in 1983. Darabont sent King a query letter in 1980 asking for permission to adapt the story. King agreed because he thought that students adapting short stories into films was a good idea.[1]
References
- Lilja, Hans. "Interview with Frank Darabont". Retrieved 6 February 2007.
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