American writer Richard Matheson, who created dozens of fascinating stories, novels and film scripts, has gained worldwide fame. The “king of horror” Stephen King considers him his teacher. Based on his story, the great Steven Spielberg made his famous film “Duel”, his novel about vampires “I Am Legend” turned the laws of the genre upside down, and the novel “What Dreams May Come”, also filmed, became one of the most memorable works about life after death. In 2009, the film adaptation of Richard Matheson's story "The Package" was released - one of the most anticipated mystical adventure films of the year from the cult director Richard Kelly, creator of the brilliant mystical thriller "Donnie Darko".