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Stephen King vs. Matheson: Who Did It First? 👀

Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend didn’t just inspire Stephen King—it basically set the stage for the whole modern zombie/vampire apocalypse genre! But here’s the tea: some fans argue King’s blend of sci-fi and horror actually outshines Matheson’s original. Is King just a superfan, or did he take Matheson’s ideas and make them his own? The fandom is split, especially since King openly credits Matheson but keeps pushing boundaries. Who’s the real master of psychological horror? #StephenKing #RichardMatheson #HorrorDebate #Entertainment #Books