While this collection of King short stories is not my absolute favorite, it does contain several outstanding pieces that I truly adored. By far, my favorites were "Nona", "The Mist", and "The Monkey". There was something about each of these three stories that really appealed to me and left a lasting impression. They seemed to sink their claws deep into my psyche, evoking a sense of unease and anticipation.

The rest of the stories in the collection were also quite enjoyable. They had their own unique charm and engaging plots. However, they simply didn't have the same impact on me as the three stories I mentioned above. They didn't leave me with that delicious feeling of unease that kept me on the edge of my seat and made me eager to see what would happen next.

Overall, while this collection may not be a masterpiece, it does have some great stories that are well worth reading. If you're a fan of Stephen King's work, you'll definitely find something to enjoy here.

My reread of Skeleton Crew approximately 14 years later has indeed dampened my feelings towards it. Previously, I regarded it along with Paper Menagerie as one of my favorite short story collections. However, it definitely isn't anymore. This is a collection that truly earns its 3-star rating. It is filled with average-to-decent stories that seemed to shine much brighter in my memory, mainly because of The Jaunt, The Raft, and Survivor Type. I still loved these three stories upon rereading. A couple of others, such as The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands and Gramma, are still fairly good. But one of the longest stories, The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet, was a huge slog, and there were quite a number of unmemorable ones. Next time, I will simply read those top three stories, which still rank among the best short stories I've ever read, especially The Jaunt.

Overall, it's not a bad collection of stories!

I'm still not completely certain about how I feel regarding Stephen King's writing. On one hand, there's something about his style that keeps me engaged. But on the other hand, I'm not entirely sold.

I do think, however, that I'm going to pick up some of his newer works. I'm curious to see if I'll have a different opinion and prefer those over his older stuff. Maybe his writing has evolved over the years, and I'll discover a new side of him that I really like.

It's always interesting to explore an author's body of work and see how they develop and change. So, despite my current uncertainty, I'm looking forward to delving into more of Stephen King's stories and finding out where I stand.

This is a great collection of short stories.

Some of them I liked more than others, but it was truly a pleasure to read the works of the old Stephen King once again.

His unique writing style and ability to create engaging and suspenseful narratives are still as captivating as ever.

Each story in this collection has its own charm and offers a different perspective.

Whether it's a tale of horror, mystery, or the supernatural, King manages to draw the reader in and keep them on the edge of their seat until the very end.

It's always a joy to revisit the works of a master storyteller like Stephen King, and this collection is no exception.

Highly recommended for fans of short stories and horror fiction alike.

Most of this extremely long review is composed of connections to King's other books, so you may wish to skip those. I do them for my own benefit.

Audiobook – Narrated by Frank Muller – The narration is excellent.

I have to qualify that 'excellent' because, for some unknown reason, The Mist sounds as if it's part of a different recording. The voice is faint and there's a continuous annoying crackle that makes it seem like it was recorded fifty years ago. And from what I can hear, it doesn't sound like Muller. So, I skipped The Mist. It's puzzling!

***

Ebook:

I'm not a fan of short stories, especially when it comes to Stephen King. Give me one of his thick novels and I'm a happy camper.

Nevertheless, there are some really good stories in this collection, and a few not so good. But as long as the balance is fairly even, which it is, I'm happy to rate it 3*** overall.

THE MIST - 4**** - It's even better than I remembered! It reminded me a little of The Stand.

CONNECTIONS:

Harrison (Nightsurf, Firestarter, The Body, The Mist)

Hartford (The Monkey)

Bridgton (The Stand Uncut, Dark Tower 6 - Song of Susannah, Dark Tower 7 – The Dark Tower, Needful Things)

Arrowhead Project (The Tommyknockers)

Carnival Glass - Not really a connection. David Drayton’s wife Stephanie collects Carnival Glass and this made me think of poor Nettie (Needful Things) who also collected Carnival Glass.

***

HERE THERE BE TYGERS – 3*** - It's short and sweet. Written when King was 18.

***

THE MONKEY – 3*** - I loved the story, but not the ending so much.

CONNECTIONS:

Hartford (The Mist)

Arnette (The Stand) Charles Campion plowed into the gas pumps at Hapscomb’s Texaco in Arnette after the Project Blue virus infected him.

Milford – Ted (Hearts In Atlantis) was born in Milford.

***

CAIN ROSE UP – 2** - Thankfully short.

CONNECTIONS:

Pig Pen – There was also a student nicknamed Pig Pen in Rage.

***

MRS TODD’S SHORTCUT – 3*** It's not as good as I remembered it.

CONNECTIONS:

Castle Rock (The Dead Zone, Cujo, The Body, The Stand, A Good Marriage)

Derry (Roadwork, It, Pet Sematary, The Running Man)

Haven (The Tommyknockers, It, Pet Sematary, 11/22/63)

Mechanic Falls (‘Salem’s Lot, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption)

Gates Falls (Graveyard Shift, Rage, Bag of Bones)

Rangely (The Shining, Dreamcatcher, The Stand)
Rangely Lakes (The Dead Zone, Bag of Bones)

Joe Camber (Cujo) is mentioned.

George Bascombe shares his surname with the morgue attendant, Buddy Bascombe (‘Salem’s Lot)

Fryeburg Fair (Bag of Bones)

***

THE JAUNT – 3*** It's boring at the beginning, but I should have had more faith!

***

THE WEDDING GIG – 3*** It's average.

***

PARANOID: A CHANT – 2** I was underwhelmed.

***

THE RAFT – 4**** It's excellent!

CONNECTIONS:

Horlick’s University (Christine, The Crate)

Do you love? (Nona, The Reach)

WORD PROCESSOR OF THE GODS – 4*** I loved it!

CONNECTIONS:

Waterbury CT – Lester Billings (The Boogeyman) was from Waterford Connecticut.

***

THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT SHAKE HANDS – 3 *** It reminded me a little of Thinner.

CONNECTIONS:

Stevens (The Breathing Method)

The Club at 249B East 35th (The Breathing Method)

Emlyn McCarron (The Breathing Method) “who had once given us a frightening story about a woman who had given birth under unusual circumstances.”

Johanssen (The Breathing Method)

George Gregson (The Breathing Method)

Peter Andrews (The Breathing Method)

Henry Brower shares the same surname with Ray Brower (The Body)

***

BEACHWORLD – 3*** I wished it had been longer!

***

THE REAPER’S IMAGE – 2** It didn't work for me.

***

NONA – 3*** I enjoyed it.

CONNECTIONS:

Castle Rock (The Dead Zone, Cujo, The Body, The Stand, Mrs Todd’s Shortcut, Uncle Otto’s Truck)

Kittery (The Long Walk)

Ace Merrill (The Body, Needful Things)

Harlow (The Body, Uncle Otto’s Truck, Under The Dome, Revival)

Betsy Malenfant – Shares the same surname with Ronnie Malenfant (Hearts In Atlantis)

Oxford Plains (The Body) In Gordon Lachance’s published story “Stud City” Chico’s brother Johnny was killed at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Gretna (The Body) Gretna is the town in Gordie Lachance’s story of Lard Ass Hogan.

Charlie Hogan (The Body)

Vern Tessio (The Body)

Stackpole Road (Rage, Pet Sematary, The Dark Half, Revival)
Stackpole Church Road (Lisey’s Story)

“Do you love?” This question is also asked in 2 other stories in this collection. The Raft and The Reach.

***

FOR OWEN – 2*** I was underwhelmed…again.

***

SURVIVOR TYPE – 4*** It's gross and disturbing. I loved it!

***

UNCLE OTTO’S TRUCK – 3*** There are shades of Christine. Again, it's not as good as I remembered.

CONNECTIONS:

Castle Rock (The Dead Zone - Cujo - The Body - The Stand - Mrs Todd's Shortcut, Graveyard Shift, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Pet Sematary, Gramma)

Derry ( Roadwork, The Body, It, Pet Sematary, The Running Man, Mrs Todd’s Shortcut)

Harlow (Nona, The Body, Under the Dome, Revival)

Central Falls (The Plant – Central Falls, RI)

Bridgton (Dark Tower 6 – Song of Susannah, Dark Tower 7 – The Dark Tower, The Stand Uncut, The Mist, Needful Things)

Fryeburg Fair (Bag of Bones, Mrs Todd’s Shortcut)

Billy Dodd – Frank’s Dodd’s (The Dead Zone) father

***

MORNING DELIVERIES (MILKMAN # 1) – 3*** It works for me!

CONNECTIONS:

Rocky (Milkman #2)

Spike Milligan (Milkman #2)

Cramer’s Dairy (Milkman #2)

***

BIG WHEELS: A TALE OF THE LAUNDRY GAME (MILKMAN # 2) – 3***

CONNECTIONS:

Rocky (Milkman #1)

Spike Milligan (Milkman #1)

Cramer’s Dairy (Milkman #1)

***

GRAMMA – 3*** I loved it.

CONNECTIONS:

Castle Rock (The Dead Zone - Cujo - The Body - The Stand - Mrs Todd's Shortcut, Graveyard Shift, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Pet Sematary, Uncle Otto’s Truck)

Stratford Laundry – Stephen King’s mother worked in the Stratford Laundry where she worked on the mangle crew.

Joe Camber (Cujo)

Gates Falls (Rage, Graveyard Shift, Mrs Todd’s Shortcut, Bag of Bones)

***

THE BALAD OF THE FLEXIBLE BULLET – 3*** - I enjoyed it.

CONNECTIONS:

Four Fathers Bar (The Plant, Dark Tower 2 The Drawing of the Three)

***

THE REACH – 3*** - The telling of this tale reminded me, just a little, of Dolores Claiborne.

CONNECTIONS:

The Reach (Dolores Claiborne) Thanks to Edward Lorn for this one. I missed it!

Do you love? (The Raft, Nona)

I'm truly astonished that this collection doesn't possess a higher overall rating here on GR.

There are indeed some genuine treasures within this book. It's probably the fifth time I've perused it since its release, and without a doubt, it won't be the final time.

This collection offers a diverse range of stories and perspectives that are both engaging and thought-provoking. Each piece seems to have its own unique charm, drawing the reader in and keeping them hooked until the very end.

Perhaps the reason for the lower rating could be due to individual tastes and preferences. However, in my opinion, this collection is well worth the read and should not be overlooked.

I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good book filled with interesting characters and captivating plots. Give it a chance, and you might just be pleasantly surprised.

I thoroughly enjoyed this short story collection. It was a captivating read that took me on various literary adventures.

I made a few notes about some of the stories.

The Mist was brilliant. It made me eager to see the movie version and check out the audio version that Scott mentions in the comments.

The Monkey was particularly creepy. I found it uncomfortably believable as anything with ominous toys or dolls tends to get under my skin.

Mrs Todd's Shortcut was quite beautiful. I loved it with an unexpected intensity.

The Raft made me hate LaVerne so much. She's that typical female character often present in books and movies, especially in horror. I've been thinking about my intense dislike of her and others like her. I concluded that some of it stems from a worry that I might react the same way in a similar situation. I hope I would be more like Mrs. Reppler than an Amanda or a LaVerne.

Word Processor of the Gods was a great story. I even Googled a picture of a word processor to have a better image of the technology. I really liked the unexpected outcome.

Survivor Type made me wince constantly while reading. It's stuck in my head and I wish it wasn't.

Gramma scared me. It was interesting how a story that didn't sound that bad from the blurb could be so terrifying.

The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet was probably my favorite in this collection. The line 'Madness is a flexible bullet' really stuck with me.

This short story collection was truly a gem and I would highly recommend it to others.

Life goes on - that's what I should have said. That's what one typically utters to people when a loved one passes away. However, upon careful reflection, I'm glad I didn't. Because perhaps that's precisely what she was afraid of.

Describing the experience of reading Skeleton Crew is no easy feat. The highs are truly high, and the lows - my goodness, they are shockingly low. It's a crazy collection where one gets to witness both the best and the worst of King's work.

Let's commence with the positives. There are several FANTASTIC stories within these pages, such as The Jaunt, The Raft, Survivor Type, Gramma, Mrs Todd’s Shortcut, Word Processor of the Gods, The Monkey, and so on. These were all a delight to read (yes, even Survivor Type, where I felt a strange mix of joy and the urge to vomit). I also noticed that quite a number of the stories are set in the fall, with some exquisitely atmospheric descriptions - a definite bonus!

Now for the bad. Let's put aside the stories themselves for a moment and discuss the portrayal of women in some of these tales. They were either depicted as fat and repulsive or overly sexualized, with detailed descriptions of breasts and legs. This has cropped up时不时 in his older books, and it确实 irritates me. Thankfully, I think he has improved with time, but it felt extremely prominent in this collection, which was rather off-putting. The story The Wedding Gig, in particular, had me seething with anger.

Other stories that I simply loathed or found to be very lackluster include the following: Beachworld, The Reaper’s Image, Cain Rose Up, Here There Be Tygers... and the poetry. I do not have a penchant for King's poetry. To borrow a term from Holly Gibney, it's poopy.

In case it isn't obvious from this review, Skeleton Crew was inconsistent in terms of quality and storytelling. I simply had no idea what to expect next. But on the whole, the INCREDIBLE aspects outweigh the very bad... it's worth it for those precious gems. 3 stars.

Title: Skeleton Crew

Author: Stephen King

Reason for Reading: #StephenKingChallenge

Reading/Re-reading: Reading

My Edition: Hardcover, 512 pages, Putnam

Rating: 3.5/5

This is an anthology consisting of 20 short stories and 2 poems. I read this anthology in English along with its Spanish translation which was published in 4 books. I always thought it was ridiculous to publish this anthology in 4 books, clearly they did it to make more money.

In this case, when comparing the original version with its translation, I didn't find major errors. Those of us who have experience reading King in both English and Spanish know that an emblematic example of bad translation was the seventh volume of The Dark Tower (published by Plaza & Janes). The first Spanish edition of that volume of The Dark Tower really contains very noticeable errors.

Going back to this anthology, it is quite varied. However, it is not an anthology that stands out for having extraordinary stories. There are some plots that stand out, but when analyzing all the stories as a whole, it is of a medium level, and at times it tastes a bit bland.

Here I leave detailed mini-reviews of each story, divided by volumes:

The Mist

Fantastic Stories

Two Stories to Keep You Awake

The Expedition

Scheletri is the third short story collection published by Stephen King in 1985. The collection that preceded it is Different Seasons, and the one that followed is Four Past Midnight.

Scheletri consists of twenty-two stories, or rather, nineteen stories, two poetic compositions, and one story so long that we could define it as a novella.

The stories are preceded by an introduction, which is always present in Stephen King's books, in which the author explains why he continues to write stories, aware of the fact that readers generally prefer to read a novel. And they end with some notes in which King explains the origin of some stories, an aspect that I always find very interesting.

I believe that it is better to plow deeply rather than widely.

"This is my home, and I love it."

I have read several short story collections by Stephen King: Sometimes They Come Back, Different Seasons, Nightmares & Dreamscapes, and Skeleton Crew. And I still haven't understood if he manages well with short stories or not. Sometimes he produces spectacular stories, other times he creates really bad ones. I loved Sometimes They Come Back, I loved Different Seasons even more, I found Nightmares & Dreamscapes very bad, and Skeleton Crew is a big "ni".

In general, however, I find that King manages very well with long stories. I don't think it's a coincidence that in Skeleton Crew I loved "The Mist", the story that opens the collection, which is precisely the longest one, the novella in short. So much anxiety, so much, so much anxiety. "The Monkey" ranks among the best of the collection, along with "Word Processor of the Gods". Imagine, in the first case, a puppet monkey that kills someone every time it claps the dishes it has in its hands, or in the second case, a computer that can delete things or make things appear, depending on the key pressed. Original, diabolical, fascinating, extremely dangerous.

I also liked "Uncle Otto's Truck" and "Gramma" quite a bit. The latter story seems to refer to a personal event of King's, decidedly macabre.

Among the stories that I liked the least are "Trucks!", which didn't tell me anything at all, at this point I don't even know if I understood it, provided there was something to understand; "Paranoid: A Chant", another story that I think I didn't understand, and "For Owen", a composition written for his son and, well, really, I don't know, maybe it's too personal to be fully appreciated by any reader?

In general, there are several stories that reside in the limbo of "cute, but nothing special" and many others that reside in the limbo of "nice! But not a masterpiece, sorry".

There is "Cain Rose Up", which talks about school massacres by students; I believe that after "Obsession" I need something else to appreciate a story of this type.

There is "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands", which refers to the last story of Different Seasons since the narration takes place in the same place where "The Breathing Method" is set, a simple "place" not better identified where some people meet to tell each other stories.

There is "The Raft", which is really a nice story, but to which I was not able to give the maximum score only because it is really too creepy, so much so that I can't fully appreciate a story of this kind. To make you understand how creepy it is, I tell you that King himself said that this story goes beyond even for him. There you go.

And finally, there is "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet", where our dear old King names Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery", spoiling the ending among other things! But I forgive you, Stephen, you shocked me so much with this spoiler that I've already forgotten it.

In short, for a perfect short story collection I would suggest Different Seasons, or even Sometimes They Come Back; but Skeleton Crew contains some stories that are miniature works of art that deserve to be read and loved, so I would give this book a look!

It's the story, not who tells it.

Rating: 3.5

I'm concluding this hefty compilation of King stories after approximately six months of sporadic reading. In the past, I've typically adhered to a more structured short story routine. However, with Skeleton Crew, I settled into a pleasant rhythm of picking up and putting down the book.

Across these 21 short stories (and one novella!), King showcases an impressive breadth, delving into the well-worn paths of horror and sci-fi, yet also occasionally veering towards fantasy, crime, and slice-of-life literary fiction. For me, this diversity was highly welcome and further enhanced my already elevated esteem for King and his writing.

Nevertheless, although my review comes with an easy recommendation, there are a few drawbacks that prevent it from being a full five-star read. The collection commences with The Mist - a novella that has had both a film and TV adaptation - and it makes for a somewhat peculiar start to a short story collection. Don't misunderstand me; the story is a classic. But to my personal preference, I favor some brisk, engaging stories to breeze through when commencing a collection. While I always anticipate having a few short stories that don't resonate with me in any collection, there are two that conclude the book and didn't really do much for me. Additionally, The Monkey reminded me of an episode of Goosebumps in the least favorable way possible.

Fortunately, those shortcomings are few and far between. Mrs. Todd's Shortcut is an incredibly cool urban fantasy story that both thrills and delights, and is followed by the unexpectedly neat sci-fi story, The Jaunt. The Wedding Gig is an out-of-the-blue mob story that was stylish and well-written. Word Processor of the Gods is a strange little sci-fi/horror story that seems ripe for an episode of television. There are gems like these scattered throughout the collection. And, as I mentioned earlier, I was impressed by how effortlessly the collection can transition between creature-feature to existential horror and numerous other genres. In fact, since this is my first King collection, it was nice to see him working in different arenas from what I'm accustomed to.

Overall, this was a delightful collection to read gradually over several months. Not every story is a winner in my opinion, but the same story that I didn't adore might set your hair on fire. It's the kind of book you'd love to discover at a cabin or cottage and read during a lazy summer. Although I plan on exploring some King novels, I'll surely make my way to more of his short story collections in the future.

**2023 Reread**

2023 Reread:


Skeleton Crew remains a remarkable collection. While not my absolute favorite of King's stories, it still showcases his prowess in the short form. There is a bit too much filler for my liking, but the fact that I'm awarding it 4 stars speaks volumes about King's mastery. We all know his talent, of course.


“The Reach” continues to be my top pick. The “Milkman” stories still baffle, and this time, “Uncle Otto’s Truck” has grown on me. I actually found myself enjoying it. Skeleton Crew is a product of 1980s King, and that's part of its charm.


**2016 Review**

2016 Review:


I finished Skeleton Crew with a mix of emotions. I thought I'd read “The Reach” before, but it turns out I hadn't. It was a completely new and deeply moving experience. As I write this review, I'm still trying to process the impact of that story. My Fornit died, leaving me to do the job myself.


By 1985, when this collection was published, Stephen King was a literary icon. His fame was enormous, but so was his addiction to drugs and alcohol. According to King himself, his study was a nightly party for one, with beer flowing and drugs readily available. It's clear that King wasn't in the best state of mind during the eighties. He warns the reader in the introduction that writing short stories had become harder for him. Novel deadlines made it difficult to find time for shorter tales, and everything he wrote seemed to want to be six hundred pages long. This is evident in this collection. Some of the stories should have been left on the cutting room floor, and others could have been trimmed. However, most of what's presented is great, hence the four stars. But King does overwrite in places, which is a problem with a lot of his work from this decade.


After King's folksy and mood-setting introduction, the collection kicks off with “The Mist.” It's a novella about ordinary people stranded and facing death due to otherworldly circumstances. I always enjoy every word of it. While King overwrites in some parts of this book, “The Mist” is not one of them. Thanks to this story, I have a fear of mist. Other favorites include “The Ballad Of The Flexible Bullet,” a paranoid tale that could only have been written by King during his cocaine days; “The Raft,” which was my favorite for a long time; “The Monkey,” a story that deserves more attention; “The Reach,” the story that moved me to tears; “The Jaunt,” with what I think is King's most haunting ending yet; and “Cain Rose Up,” a story that some reviewers don't like but that I can't help but enjoy.


That said, there are several stories that should have been cut. “Here There Be Tygers” makes no sense and is gimmicky. The two “Milkman” stories also lack coherence and don't go anywhere. “Uncle Otto's Truck” feels tired and old, as King has explored the theme of a haunted truck many times before. I also don't like “For Owen” at all, and “Paranoid: A Chant” should have been incorporated into “The Ballad Of The Flexible Bullet.” It's a shame that this collection is weighed down by so many weak entries, as there are several genuine classics here. It's just not very consistent. If you're looking for consistency, I might recommend Night Shift or Just After Sunset.


Overall, this is a collection worth checking out. It was released during King's “classic” period, so it's definitely worth a purchase. The theme of external isolation and humanity's will to survive is explored well in stories like “The Mist,” “Beachworld,” “Survivor Type,” and “The Raft.” I also like the “Do you love?” motif, which gives the collection a sense of unity. This is a strong read, and I'll be coming back to my favorites for years to come.


**King Connections**

King Connections:


(I took notes while reading, knowing there are connections to the King universe everywhere. I'm sure I missed some, but here's what I found.)


“The Mist”


- On page 94, David Clayton thinks of a character as “looking like a crazy gunslinger in an existential comedy.”
- It's theorized that The Shop is at least partly responsible for the mist.
- When David and others go to the pharmacy, they encounter an “otherworldly” presence in the shape of a spider. Could this be related to IT? It's possible, as that book was published the following year.


“Mrs. Todd's Shortcut”


- It takes place in Castle Rock, a familiar setting in King's work.
- Joe Camber of Cujo is mentioned on page 182.
- Haven gets a shout out on page 186.


“The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands”


- This story can be seen as a spiritual successor to “The Breathing Method,” even referencing the earlier novella. It involves the same strange story-telling club from Different Seasons.


“Nona”


- It takes place in Castle Rock, like “Mrs. Todd's Shortcut” and other King stories.
- The narrator mentions getting “messed up” by Ace Merrill, an antagonist in “The Body” and Needful Things.
- The narrator grew up in Harlow, Maine, the setting of “N.” and Revival.
- Vern Tessio of “The Body” gets a brief mention on page 347.


“Uncle Otto's Truck”


- Both Derry and Castle Rock play important roles in this story.


“Gramma”


- On page 421, Cora Simard and Henrietta Dodd are mentioned. Cora's daughter, Rhonda, was a tormentor of Carrie White, and Henrietta Dodd was the mother of Frank Dodd, seen in The Dead Zone and mentioned in other Castle Rock stories.
- Joe Camber gets another mention. This story takes place near Castle Rock in 1977-ish, before the events of Carrie and Cujo.


**Favorite Story**

Favorite Story: “The Ballad Of The Flexible Bullet”


**Least Favorite Story**

Least Favorite Story: “Big Wheels: A Tale Of The Laundry Game (Milkman #2)”


**Favorite Quote**

Favorite Quote: “I sit on the bench in front of Bell's Market and think about Homer Buckland and about the beautiful girl who leaned over to open his door when he come down that path with the full red gasoline can in his right hand - she looked like a girl of no more than sixteen, a girl on her learner's permit, and her beauty was terrible, but I believe it would no longer kill the man it turned itself on; for a moment her eyes lit on me, I was not killed, although a part of me died at her feet.” (from “Mrs. Todd's Shortcut”)


**Up Next**

Up Next: It's everything you ever were afraid of. It's... IT.