The King in Yellow
Synopsis
How do you read a play that makes you go insane? In this modern adaptation of the 1895 short stories by Robert W. Chambers, three grad students come up with a plan to split the dangerous work into thirds to safely perform research on the notorious play, The King in Yellow. But events take a sinister turn when one of them reads more than just their share.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Shapson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shapson, Elena Malashenko
- Original Score
- Marcus Leitner
- Original Title
- The King in Yellow
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Shapson
Sam Shapson, Elena Malashenko
Marcus Leitner
Sam Shapson
Ernest John Smither, Elena Malashenko
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Shapson
Director
Sam Shapson
Writer
Elena Malashenko
Writer
Ernest John Smither
Producer
Elena Malashenko
Producer
Sam Shapson
Editor
Mikayla Ashe
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King in Yellow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King in Yellow about?
How do you read a play that makes you go insane? In this modern adaptation of the 1895 short stories by Robert W. Chambers, three grad students come up with a plan to split the dangerous work into thirds to safely perform research on the notorious play, The King in Yellow. But events take a sinister turn when one of them reads more than just their share.
Who directed The King in Yellow?
The King in Yellow was directed by Sam Shapson.
Who stars in The King in Yellow?
The principal cast of The King in Yellow includes Michael Emery Budd, Alex Reynoso, Haley Baird Riemer.
When was The King in Yellow released and how long is it?
The King in Yellow was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The King in Yellow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King in Yellow was composed by Marcus Leitner.