Stephen King Calls Shudder's The Cycle 'The Thing Meets Silence of the Lambs'
King's latest praise for the Jordan Downey thriller, which stars Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan, comes as the film holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Stephen King has publicly praised the Shudder crime thriller The Cycle, describing it as "The Thing meets Silence of the Lambs." The endorsement was reported by movieweb.com.
The film, directed by Jordan Downey, stars Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan and runs 111 minutes. It holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Cycle debuted on Shudder on October 23, 2026.
King had previously flagged the film to his followers. In early September 2026, he posted on X that The Cycle "is special" and urged them to "Put it on your calendar." He also called it a "terrific fright flick" in the film's trailer and promotional materials.
Quick answers
Where can I watch The Cycle?
The Cycle debuted on Shudder on October 23, 2026.
Who directed The Cycle?
Jordan Downey directed the film, which stars Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan.
What is The Cycle's Rotten Tomatoes score?
The film holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.