Suffer the Little Children
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"Suffer the Little Children" is a short story by Stephen King
. It was first published by Cavalier
in February, 1972. The story was later published as part of the collection Nightmares and Dreamscapes in 1993. In the "Notes" section of Nightmares and Dreamscapes, King wrote that it was originally supposed to be published in his 1978 collection Night Shift
, but editor Bill Thompson opted to have it cut. King had wanted to cut "Gray Matter", but deferred to Thompson's choice.
King has stated that the story reminds him of the works of Ray Bradbury
, and similarities have been noted by other authors as well. King also wrote that the story had "no redeeming social merit whatever." In The Complete Stephen King Universe, it is described as an "effective chiller."
film adaptation. In 2008, Treven Cannon, with co-producer John Sasser filmed a version which is in post-production.
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
. It was first published by Cavalier
Cavalier (magazine)
Cavalier is an American magazine that was launched by Fawcett Publications in 1952 and has continued for decades, eventually evolving into a Playboy-style men's magazine...
in February, 1972. The story was later published as part of the collection Nightmares and Dreamscapes in 1993. In the "Notes" section of Nightmares and Dreamscapes, King wrote that it was originally supposed to be published in his 1978 collection Night Shift
Night Shift (book)
Night Shift is the first collection of short stories by Stephen King, first published in 1978. Many of King's most famous short stories were included in this collection.-Stories collected:-Details:...
, but editor Bill Thompson opted to have it cut. King had wanted to cut "Gray Matter", but deferred to Thompson's choice.
King has stated that the story reminds him of the works of Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury
Ray Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and for the science fiction stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man , Bradbury is one of the most celebrated among 20th...
, and similarities have been noted by other authors as well. King also wrote that the story had "no redeeming social merit whatever." In The Complete Stephen King Universe, it is described as an "effective chiller."
Film adaptation
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The Dollar Baby is a term coined by best-selling author Stephen King in reference to a select group of students and aspiring filmmakers or theatre producers whom he has granted permission to adapt one of his short stories for $1...
film adaptation. In 2008, Treven Cannon, with co-producer John Sasser filmed a version which is in post-production.