Stephen King

Renowned for his mastery in the realm of horror, suspense, and supernatural fiction, Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, United States in 1947. Active since the early 1970s, he is not only an acclaimed author but also a director whose work often delves into the horror and suspense genres, with notable films like "Maximum Overdrive" and "Sleepwalkers", as well as adaptations of his novels like "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Shining" earning him wide recognition. His authorial style is marked by detailed character development, intricate plots and his ability to transform the ordinary into the terrifying, and while he may not have won awards at major film festivals, his impact on popular culture is undeniable. In a more personal light, Stephen King is a man who has turned his own nightmares into our collective dreamscapes, an unassuming titan who found a way to make fear a worldwide language.