Kingdom Hospital
Stephen King's take on the masterpiece series by Lars von Trier. The story takes place in a hospital in Lewiston, Maine, built on the site of a Civil War-era mill fire in which many children died.
Why it matters
A spectral blend of psychological horror and small-town Americana, Kingdom Hospital channels Stephen King’s knack for haunted institutions while tipping a hat to Lars von Trier’s surreal storytelling.
- King’s signature Maine setting roots the supernatural in everyday dread, with a hospital that’s as much character as locale.
- The series leans into eerie atmosphere over gore, crafting unsettling moods through shadowy corridors and ghostly echoes.
- Fans of slow-burn, layered horror will appreciate its patient unfolding and complex character dynamics.
- A rare TV entry that honors European art-horror influences within American genre tradition—expect dream logic and uncanny visuals.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
100
Creature
55
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
99
Survival
83
