The Long Walk (2025) is a dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Set in a near-future America ruled by a totalitarian regime, the story follows 100 teenage boys who must participate in a brutal contest known as “The Long Walk.” The rules are simple: walk continuously without stopping, or face execution. Only one walker will survive to claim the prize of their choice. As exhaustion, fear, and friendships collide, the journey becomes a haunting exploration of endurance, humanity, and the psychological toll of survival under oppressive control.