Acclaimed author Stephen King has high praise for the upcoming film “Strange Darling,” directed by Jt Mollner. King previewed the psychological thriller and shared positive thoughts about it on social media. His endorsement adds to buzz surrounding the movie’s August 2024 release.

“Strange Darling” tells the story of a woman targeted by a serial killer after a one-night stand. Willa Fitzgerald plays the main character who finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Kyle Gallner’s character, revealed to be the killer. The film has been acclaimed for its clever plot twists that keep audiences guessing.

King called “Strange Darling” “really terrific” in a post on the social media site X after seeing an early cut. He said the trailer is a “clever masterpiece” but avoided spoiling the movie’s plot. King praised how the film is “too clever to spoil.” Critics backing up King’s...