Show Notes
New York Times canon editor and lifelong Stephen King fan Gilbert Cruz joins Jeff and Rebecca to discuss the king of horror's 1977 tale about a troubled family trying to outrun their demons at a haunted hotel. They explore the book's enduring appeal nearly 50 years later, King's impact and influence on generations of writers, and the personal experiences with addiction that informed this chilling story.
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