Don't Move (novel) explained

Don't Move
Author:James S. Murray
Darren Wearmouth
Language:English
Genre:Horror
Thriller
Publisher:Blackstone Publishing
Pub Date:October 2020
Media Type:Print / digital
Isbn:978-1-982678-32-6

Don't Move is a horror novel written by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. Published in 2020 by Blackstone Publishing, the story follows a widow named Megan Forrester who embarks on a camping trip with members of a local church. After becoming stranded in a West Virginian forest, they find themselves stalked by a giant prehistoric arachnid that hunts by sensing vibrations.[1] [2]

Development

Author James S. Murray, known for starring in the American television series Impractical Jokers, wrote the novel while self-isolating at his home in Princeton, New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] [4] He co-wrote the book with Darren Wearmouth, who previously collaborated with Murray on the Awakened series.[5]

Film Adaptation

On October 21, 2024, Hollywood Reporter announced Don't Move was adapted into a feature film and wrapped principal photography in Kansas City, MO on October 18, 2024. The movie stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ Vitale, Tom Cavanagh, Rob Riggle, Hunter King, and Joseph Lee Anderson.

James S. Murray and David M. Wulf produced the film and Maclain Nelson directed the film from the script he co-wrote with Murray and Wearmouth.[6]

Reception

A reviewer writing for concluded that "Murray and Wearmouth succeed at creating a bold page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first chapter to it’s terrifying end."[7]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Don't Move: James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth. 978-1982678326 . Murray . James S. . Wearmouth . Darren . 2020 .
  2. Web site: Don't Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October. Eddy. Cheryl. October 2, 2020. Gizmodo. January 9, 2021.
  3. Web site: 'Joker' turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from his Princeton home. Amato. Jennifer. October 20, 2020. CentralJersey.com. January 9, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Don't Move,' new thriller from Impractical Jokers' Murr, is out (Opinion). Trevelise. Steve. November 4, 2020. New Jersey 101.5. January 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: Don't Move by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. August 7, 2020. Publishers Weekly. January 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Gajewski . Ryan . Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ to Star in Thriller ‘Don’t Move’ From ‘Impractical Jokers’ Mainstay James Murray (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter . The Hollywood Reporter . 23 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Jordan . Waylon . 2020-10-21 . BOOK REVIEW: 'Don't Move' is a Fast-Paced, Cinematic Creature Feature . 2023-01-27 . iHorror . en-US.