The Word Processor of the Gods
 
Movie
Title: Tales from the Darkside -
The Word Processor of the Gods
Director: Michael Gornick
Screenplay: Michael McDowell
Year: 1985, Laurel Entertainment
Length: 23 min.
DVD available: No (Preview)
In database: Yes [VHS/MPG]
 
Cast
Richard Hagstrom Bruce Davison
Linda Hagstrom Karen Shallo
Seth Hagstrom Patrick Piccininni
Mr. Nordhoff William Cain
Jonathan John Matthews
Belinda Miranda Beeson
 
 
Book
Title: Skeleton Crew
Dutch issue: Duistere Krachten
Original story: The Word Processor of the Gods
Dutch title: De Tekstverwerker
Author: Stephen King
Year: 1983, Playboy
 
Synopsis

This movie episode of the TV series "Tales from the Dark Side" consists of five short stories from different authors (Stephen King, Michael McDowall, Robert Bloch).

The Stephen King part "Word Processor of the Gods" was adapted from King's short story "The Word Processor" which first appeared in January 1983 issue of Playboy. This was the only short story King sold to Playboy.

Bruce Davison is a highly respected actor who has received major awards and nominations for his work on the stage and screen since his auspicious debut in Frank Perry's disturbing coming-of-age tale Last Summer in 1969. Since then, Davison has become known for taking on difficult roles, and he specializes in sensitive, idealistic, and offbeat characters..


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