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In honor of his 72nd birthday, we look back at the best Stephen King’s adaptations. Where does the remake of It place among the many films inspired by his work? (Photo: Release)
In honor of his 72nd birthday, we look back at the best Stephen King’s adaptations. Where does the remake of It place among the many films inspired by his work? (Photo: Release)
Stephen King may have disapproved of Kubrick’s adaptation of “The Shining,” but the movie is a masterpiece of horror. It might very well be the scariest movie ever made. (Photo: Release)
Stephen King may have disapproved of Kubrick’s adaptation of “The Shining,” but the movie is a masterpiece of horror. It might very well be the scariest movie ever made. (Photo: Release)
“The Dead Zone,” staring Christopher Walken, is a tragedy about a man with the power to change the future but who loses himself in the process. (Photo: Release)
“The Dead Zone,” staring Christopher Walken, is a tragedy about a man with the power to change the future but who loses himself in the process. (Photo: Release)
“Carrie,” the very first King adaptation, is still, rather impressively, one of the best. The movie captures the evils of the then experience and religious oppression powerfully. (Photo: Release)
“Carrie,” the very first King adaptation, is still, rather impressively, one of the best. The movie captures the evils of the then experience and religious oppression powerfully. (Photo: Release)
“The Shawshank Redemption” is one of the great dramas of the 90’s, with dramatic storytelling, unforgettable performances, gorgeous cinematography, and beautiful music. (Photo: Release)
“The Shawshank Redemption” is one of the great dramas of the 90’s, with dramatic storytelling, unforgettable performances, gorgeous cinematography, and beautiful music. (Photo: Release)
Only one King adaptation has ever won an Academy Award, and it’s “Misery.” Kathy Bates took home an Oscar for her role as a mentally disturbed nurse / kidnapper. (Photo: Release)
Only one King adaptation has ever won an Academy Award, and it’s “Misery.” Kathy Bates took home an Oscar for her role as a mentally disturbed nurse / kidnapper. (Photo: Release)
Bill Skarsgard gave Tim Curry’s Pennywise a run for his money in the “It” remake. The movie captures all the wonder and terror of youth, bursting into shocking scares. (Photo: Release)
Bill Skarsgard gave Tim Curry’s Pennywise a run for his money in the “It” remake. The movie captures all the wonder and terror of youth, bursting into shocking scares. (Photo: Release)
“Cujo” is a simple shocker about a woman trapped in a car with her son by a deadly and rabid St. Bernard. The film somehow managed to keep the single location exciting. (Photo: Release)
“Cujo” is a simple shocker about a woman trapped in a car with her son by a deadly and rabid St. Bernard. The film somehow managed to keep the single location exciting. (Photo: Release)
“Stan By Me” might ass well be called “Nostalgia: The Movie.” A beautiful story about a group of kids hiking to find a dead body and becoming young men in the process. (Photo: Release)
“Stan By Me” might ass well be called “Nostalgia: The Movie.” A beautiful story about a group of kids hiking to find a dead body and becoming young men in the process. (Photo: Release)
“Gerald’s Game” becomes the ultimate nightmare when a husband handcuffs his wife to the bed in an attempt to rekindle their sex life but falls down dead, leaving her trapped. (Photo: Release)
“Gerald’s Game” becomes the ultimate nightmare when a husband handcuffs his wife to the bed in an attempt to rekindle their sex life but falls down dead, leaving her trapped. (Photo: Release)
“Pet Sematary” is a vicious tale about a family’s grief gone disturbingly wrong. The 2019 adaptation makes the atmosphere even creepier than ever. (Photo: Release)
“Pet Sematary” is a vicious tale about a family’s grief gone disturbingly wrong. The 2019 adaptation makes the atmosphere even creepier than ever. (Photo: Release)As his name states, Stephen King isn’t just an author by this point—he is the king of horror stories that capture our imagination and fuel our nightmares, and that have inspired many cinematic classics. From campy to gruesome to supernatural horror, there’s a movie for everyone. And in honor of his 72nd birthday, we look back at the best Stephen King’s adaptations. Where does the remake of It place among the many films inspired on the horror master’s work?