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The Stand (1994)

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Poster for the TV mini-series 'The Stand' based on Stephen King's novel. The poster features a close-up of a man and woman with a faulted, desert-like landscape in the background. Text at the top states, 'The end of the world is just the beginning.' Below the title, there are images of the main cast members with their names. The show premieres on ABC on May 8 at 9/8c, with a parental discretion warning.
Poster for the TV mini-series 'The Stand' based on Stephen King's novel. The poster features a close-up of a man and woman with a faulted, desert-like landscape in the background. Text at the top states, 'The end of the world is just the beginning.' Below the title, there are images of the main cast members with their names. The show premieres on ABC on May 8 at 9/8c, with a parental discretion warning.

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Episodes
Stephen King Detour: The Stand
Religion in Horror: Frailty
Religion in Horror: The Wicker Man (1973)
David Lynch Detour: A Twin Peaks Discussion
Southern Gothic: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
Religion in Horror: The Clovehitch Killer
WIHM 2026: The Descent
Stephen King Detour: IT: Welcome to Derry

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Light & Shadow is a podcast that explores the meaning behind the macabre.

Horror is more than entertainment—it's one of our oldest and most powerful forms of storytelling. Through thoughtful discussions and film analysis of classic and modern horror, we explore what these dark tales reveal about fear, faith and the human experience.

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I'm a graphic designer by day and a horror nerd by night. I've loved Halloween, spooky stories, and all things macabre for as long as I can remember. While some people find beauty and meaning in art or literature, I've always found it in the horror genre.

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