The Woman in the Room
| "The Woman in the Room" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Stephen King | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Tragedy short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Night Shift |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Publication date | 1978 |
"The Woman in the Room" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in King's 1978 collection Night Shift.
Plot summary
Narrated from the perspective of a man burdened with deep remorse, pain, and his demons, the story concerns his decision to euthanize his terminally ill mother with painkillers.
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Celebrated director Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile) started his film career by adapting this story into a short film in 1983. Darabont sent King a query letter in 1980 asking for permission for him to adapt the short story into a film. King agreed because he thought students taking short stories and adapting them into films was a good idea.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Lilja, Hans. "Interview with Frank Darabont". Retrieved 6 February 2007.
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