I Know What You Need
Based on Stephen King's story from his Night Shift collection - I Know What You Need is an after school special that dissolves into terror in this faithful adaptation of King's tale, filmed on location at the University of Maine, where the story takes place. It's 1976, and popular college co-ed Elizabeth meets an unusual boy, Edward, who knows what she needs. But who is Edward really, and what secrets is he hiding? It's a love story, but a Stephen King love story, so things aren't always what they seem.
- Runtime
- 45m
- Released
- 2023
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2023
Storyline
Based on Stephen King's story from his Night Shift collection - I Know What You Need is an after school special that dissolves into terror in this faithful adaptation of King's tale, filmed on location at the University of Maine, where the story takes place. It's 1976, and popular college co-ed Elizabeth meets an unusual boy, Edward, who knows what she needs. But who is Edward really, and what secrets is he hiding? It's a love story, but a Stephen King love story, so things aren't always what they seem.
Top credits
Caroline Renee — Elizabeth Rogan
William Champion — Edward Jackson Hamner Jr.- Giovanna Drummond — Alice McGee
Colin Fin — Tony Lombard
Did you know
• Was filmed at the University of Maine's Orono campus, shooting in the same locations mentioned in Stephen King's story, including the library and dorms. Stephen King himself attended and taught at the university.
• Food from Orono local businesses Pat's Pizza and Spencer's Ice Cream are featured in the film.
User reviews
It's a fair adaptation that was nice to see.
Technical specs
- Color
- Color
