Anthony LaPaglia gives a whole new meaning to serial killer. The Oscar nominated actress delivers another superb performance as her character transforms from victim to survivor. The heavy, emotional depth which her character travels is understated, yet powerful. Joan Allen is amazing in the film and to see her back on the screen is a welcomed sight.

King also stated that he wanted to “explore the idea that it’s impossible to fully know anyone, even those we love the most.” King says the inspiration came after reading an article about Dennis Rader, the infamous BTK (bind, torture, and kill) murderer.

Written by Stephen King, the film is adapted from his short story “A Good Marriage” from the collection “Full Dark, No Stars”. It’s here that the Darcy asks, “How could I be living with this monster all these years and not know?” But more importantly, what happens if he finds out? Bob has concealed the evidence in a craft box keepsake that his daughter made for him years ago. She also discovers the ID’s of the murdered women underneath the workbench hidden behind a carved out board. The next rainy evening while her husband is away on one of his many business trips, Darcy looks for batteries for the tv’s remote control in the garage. Earlier in the evening he gave her fish earrings as a gift because she’s a Pisces. He’s also been taunting Maine’s Attorney General with notes signed from him since his first killing in 1980.Īfterwards, the couple returns home for a personal celebration and Darcy talks of buying Bob an elusive 1955 penny as an anniversary present. He’s brutally murdered 12 women and goes by his alter-ego, “Beadie”. The Andersons are empty nesters with a lovely home, Bob has a successful job as an accountant and is a coin collector – theirs seems to be picture perfect marriage, except for one thing… Bob is a serial killer.

Their daughter is getting married in a few weeks. In STEPHEN KING’S A GOOD MARRIAGE, Darcy (Joan Allen) and Bob (Anthony LaPaglia) Anderson, a happily married couple, are enjoying a 25th anniversary party hosted by their two children. This lengthy list of creatures now includes your average next door neighbor, the serial killer. Steven King’s books and films are rife with zombie babies, witches, vampires and werewolves.

A good marriage by stephen king