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Watch 13 Stephen King Movies By Halloween and get $1,300 Watch 13 Stephen King Movies By Halloween and get $1,300

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Sink Your Fangs into the Stephen King Scream Job: Chapter 3

Let’s keep this chilling tradition going. For the third time, USDish.com is looking for one (un)lucky fan to watch 13 movies based on Stephen King’s most hair-raising novels. And in cele-boo-bration, we want to pay this daredevil $1,300 to witness these horror classics. Will it be you?

Feeling brave? How about you get cozy with Carrie or play fetch with Cujo? Maybe warm up at a safe distance from Charlie McGee’s wrathful fire or watch The Shining with a buddy so you know you’re not seeing things.

As you watch, we’ll ask you to note how everything’s going—how’s your heart rate during the scary scenes? Which movie’s your favorite or least favorite? Are you watching these flicks alone or bringing a friend along so you can have night terrors together? The $1,300 earnings will surely give ’em pumpkin to talk about, so sign up now and show us you’ve got the guts to watch.

Who We’re Looking For

Movie buff? Scaredy cat? Adrenaline junkie? All of the above? This job is not for the faint of heart, but it could be for you. The ideal candidate has to be detail-oriented enough to track their experience. They could even share their scares on social media and vlog every time they jump out of their seats. No degree is necessary, nor will a drug test or background check be performed; however, applicants must be 18 years or older and a US citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Tell us why you’re the perfect victim and what you hope to gain from this experience (aside from the $1,300, of course), and this dream—or nightmare job—could be yours! And whether you land this scream job or not, USDish.com makes it easy to enjoy Stephen King any day or night so be ready for a good scare.

What You’ll Watch

So many adaptations, so little time. We narrowed it down to 13 classics that will leave you screaming...for more!

  • Carrie (original or 2013 remake)
  • Christine
  • Creepshow
  • Cujo
  • Doctor Sleep
  • Firestarter (original or 2022 remake)
  • It (original or 2017 remake)
  • It Chapter Two
  • Misery
  • The Mist
  • Pet Sematary (original or 2019 remake)
  • Salem's Lot
  • The Shining

We also want to know everything about your experience. You will track your heart rate and jump scares. You’ll let us know who joined in on the scares with you. You’ll let us know what you thought before watching certain movies, and if your feelings changed after you completed them. You’ll even log your sleep—if you can sleep.

We want to know all this and more! We’ll provide a worksheet to help guide you along the way, but you’re not limited to what we give you—feel free to share your thoughts, like a journal, and give us all the frightening deets! It’s simple to watch wherever you are, just consult our guide to watching Stephen King to get started down the path of horror.

What You’ll Get

One lucky (or unlucky) fan will get a swag bag with a value of $350 to make this trip down Derry, Maine well worth it.
  • Don’t worry about tracking down these horror flicks; watch all 13 movies on us!
  • To help equip you for watching, we’ll give you a survival kit with a blanket, popcorn, candy, and some Stephen King paraphernalia to set the stage for what is sure to be a terrifying experience.
  • We’ll provide a Fitbit to help you track your heart rate during some of the more intense scenes.
  • Once you watch all 13 movies and log your report, we’ll pay you $1,300! Spend it how you want. Just avoid a certain hotel in Colorado!

How To Apply

Think you’re up for the challenge? Fill out the application form below to officially enter into the scariest social experiment of the season. In 200 words or fewer, tell us why you should be tortured this way. Let us know how you like to celebrate the Halloween season and any other relevant information that would make you the perfect candidate. It’ll be the scariest—but easiest—way to make $1,300, so apply today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my application was received?

Please check your email for your submission confirmation. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it!

How do I submit/attach additional info?

We do not accept additional attachments outside of the submission form. We apologize for any inconvenience.

How will I know if I got the job?

You will receive an email by Friday, September 30, 2022 from the USDish.com team that will share whether or not you were selected.

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  • Fill in all of the required fields.
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Where is the form, and how do I apply?

To apply, please fill out the submission form here:

https://www.usdish.com/news/get-paid-to-watch-stephen-king-movies
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When is the deadline?

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, September 16, 2022 at noon MST.

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