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Dan Stevens’ The Terror: Devil in Silver Debuts UK Streaming

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dan Stevens stars as Peter “Pepper” Coffin in the UK streaming debut of The Terror: Devil in Silver.
Karyn Kusama directs the first two episodes, shaping New Hyde Hospital into a gothic-maze.
The series adapts Victor LaValle’s novel, relocating the story to a modern psychiatric facility.
Devil in Silver premiered in the United States in May 2026 before the UK launch on 23 August.

History

Historical Context

Milestones began with Miloš Forman’s 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest—shot at Oregon State Hospital, released November 19 1975, and won five Academy Awards. Recognized in 1993 as culturally significant, the film’s portrayal of institutional abuse informs the 2026 streaming series The Terror: Devil in Silver, led by Dan Stevens and re-imagined by Karyn Kusama, which premieres on 23 August.

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Story summary

Dan Stevens stars as Peter “Pepper” Coffin in the UK streaming debut of The Terror: Devil in Silver.
Karyn Kusama directs the first two episodes, shaping New Hyde Hospital into a gothic-maze.
The series adapts Victor LaValle’s novel, relocating the story to a modern psychiatric facility.
Devil in Silver premiered in the United States in May 2026 before the UK launch on 23 August.

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