A new thriller based on a Stephen King tale, 'The Long Walk', has received very positive reviews, with some outlets reporting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating and others noting a score of 74 on Metacritic. The film is being described as one of the best adaptations of King's work, with some sources claiming it has broken records. However, there are conflicting reports about the film's box office performance, with one outlet stating it has bombed at the box office, while others suggest it is performing well and may be in contention for Oscar glory.