What is The Stand?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Stand" (1994). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1994
- Release date
- May 8, 1994
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Stand" (1994).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Stand (1994).
Format: Miniseries adaptation.
Source Material: Stephen King's story.
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Release Date: 05/08/1994 (US).
Rating: PG.
Runtime/Length: 6h 6m.
Plot: Set in a near-future America decimated by an apocalyptic virus. After a deadly plague kills most of the world's population, the remaining survivors split into two groups. One group is led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent/malevolent being. They face each other in a final battle between good and evil. The story follows dozens of characters in overlapping storylines running over many years.
Cast: Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Matt Frewer, Miguel Ferrer, Adam Storke, and Rob Lowe.
Development: Spent several years in development before reaching television.
Should you watch it?
“Survivors of a deadly plague must choose between good and evil in this Stephen King adaptation.”
- An ambitious story based on the work of Stephen King
- Features an ensemble cast including Gary Sinise and Molly Ringwald
- Spans many years through overlapping storylines
- The total runtime is six hours and six minutes
Watch it if you enjoy epic stories of good and evil set in a post-apocalyptic America.
This PG-rated miniseries explores horror, fantasy, and science fiction themes through an ensemble narrative.
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Is The Stand a movie or a series?
It is a miniseries adaptation.
How long is the total runtime?
The total runtime is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
Who is in the cast?
The ensemble cast includes Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Matt Frewer, Miguel Ferrer, Adam Storke, and Rob Lowe.
What is the genre of the series?
The series is categorized as horror, fantasy, and science fiction.
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