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February 7, 2026

Lord of the Flies: the castaway classic is such excellent, surreal horror that you will feel sick throughout

Jack Thorne takes on William Golding – and you’ll never have felt so grateful to live under the rule of law, that ultimate dweeb’s charter

Lord of the Flies: the castaway classic is such excellent, surreal horror that you will feel sick throughout

TL;DR

  • The BBC adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" is a new take on the classic novel.
  • Adapted by Jack Thorne, known for his prolific and talented writing.
  • The series is directed by Marc Munden and uses experimental techniques to immerse the viewer.
  • It explores themes of developing masculinity, class, and societal breakdown in a contemporary, bleak manner.
  • The adaptation is described as surreal horror, making the viewer feel sick and grateful for the rule of law.

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