This horror film has been listed by Stephen King as the darkest of all time

The dining room table has what it takes to be a success

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The legendary novelist Stephen King is known for his extensive repertoire of works, which includes It, The Shining, The Green Mile and Salems Lot, – which have received their adaptation at the time. So if anyone can give an opinion about this genre, it is precisely this writer.

In any case, King has made public his opinion about The Dining Room Table, a production directed by Caye Casas. This dark humor horror film stars Josep Riera, David Pareja, Estefanía de los Santos and Claudia Riera. Actually this is what he said through his social network X (Twitter):

There is a Spanish film called THE DINING TABLE on Amazon Prime and Apple+. I guess you have never, not once in your entire life, seen a movie as black as this one. It's horrible and also terribly funny. Think about the Coen brothers' darkest dream.

What is The Dining Table about?

Comedy and horror will take over your body

The controversial Spanish film follows a couple with their newborn baby who buy a coffee table after being told it is indestructible glass. But right at that moment is when the weather begins to change for the better.

This film has some especially graphic and shocking scenes. that could make even the staunchest of terror avert their faces. King, lately, is publishing new favorable reviews about the movies and series he likes. However, a positive opinion from The Prince of Terror will always be high praise.

The dining room table also has a critique of the 88% and Rotten Tomatoes. And as for the public, the film has reached a 100% approval rating. So we can affirm that, despite being a big risk, the controversial elements of the film did not end up damaging its quality.

The reach tool that the dining room table needed

Although foreign films often have difficulty attracting audiences elsewhere in the world, they can experience a surge in interest if they have public endorsements from successful or well-known celebrities. Stephen King, without a doubt, falls into this category. His opinion on what constitutes great horror carries great weight, and his recommendation of horror books, movies, and series can increase national interest. Despite The Little Dining Table's controversial subject matter, it's unlikely to have much of an impact, but many horror films thrive with a devoted underground audience.

Regardless of King's criticism, The Little Dining Table could face difficulty reaching a wide audience. The director, Caye Casas, is not well known. His previous films, such as Killing God and ASYLUM: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales, have not had much of an impact, making it even more difficult for The Dining Table to reach the general public.

The window of time for the public to see The Dining Table could be small and will depend on its availability on streaming platforms. Since King is a fan of the film, his positive reviews could appeal to horror fans looking for something new to watch.

Can The Dining Table stand out in the worst year of horror?

The critical success of The Dining Table does not seem to be enough to boost it in 2024

Although The Dining Table has not yet been released in some countries around the world, either in theaters or on streaming platforms, it arrives in a difficult year for the horror genre. Some horror films, such as Abigail and The First Prophecy, have exceeded box office expectations this year, despite facing mixed reviews with ratings of 84% and 81% on the Tomatometer, respectively. However, the critical success of The Dining Table does not seem to be enough to push it into 2024.

Despite this, there is a more encouraging sign at this year's horror box office: the film Late Night with the Devil]. Although it is an indie production with an experimental approach and a modest budget, it managed to gross $11.1 million worldwide. This trend suggests that horror fans in 2024 prefer more daring content over conventional films. Let's hope that The Dining Table can benefit from this same trendwhether on streaming platforms or in theaters, if it has the opportunity to be released on a large scale.

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