I have always felt Hitchcock's mantle fell upon King who has kept us terrified and in suspense for years. A few years ago Shyamalan was dubbed the new king of horror and suspense by Newsweek. Now that his last two movies have been weak, (Lady in the Water actually tanked) is he the next Stephen King? Who is waiting in the wings?

Not into King and his type of books. Or movies base on his books. But still I heard a lot about him. I am sure someday some one will come along and fill his shoes.
Donna A.

Hmmmm.... Good Question Rev.!
Hitchcock has always been the greatest horror director in my opinion. But I can't think of who would be the next Stephen King. It's not an easy question for me because I don't watch mainstream or contemporary horror films. I've seen the Shining and never thought of it as Kubrick's best work. I've seen "IT" and I thought the movie was abysmal. I did see Lady in the Water though just to see how bad it was and personally thought it was fair but not anything to see while in the theaters.

I agree with you on "It." It was a disappointment. Initially the clown was creepy but the ending got hokey (if there is such a word).