Stephen King is one of the great literary figures of our time — a name synonymous with horror. A constant presence on social media, he has spent years recommending all kinds of works, showing his passion for both cinema and non-English-language television. That’s exactly the case here: a French Netflix series called Marianne, which premiered in 2019. It’s pure horror and left an unforgettable impression on those who watched it.
King himself said, “If you’re one of those sickos like me who enjoys being scared, Marianne is what you’re looking for. It has flashes of humor that give it a Stranger Things vibe. It also feels a little like Stephen King.” Despite its global success, the series didn’t continue on Netflix beyond its single eight-episode season.
If you’re one of those sickos–like me–who enjoys being scared, MARIANNE (Netflix) will do the job. There are glints of humor that give it a STRANGER THINGS vibe. It also has (I say it with all due modesty) a Stephen King vibe.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 26, 2019
A French series that is pure terror
Even though it premiered in 2019, Marianne remains etched in the memories of many viewers. Some have taken to social media to declare, “It’s the most terrified I’ve ever been in my life,” while others wrote, “I just finished the first episode of Marianne and I fear for my life.”
What Marianne is about
The series synopsis reads: “A novelist discovers that the terrifying characters she writes about are coming to life — and decides to return to her hometown to confront the demons from her past that inspire her stories.”
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