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- Cujo. For a long stretch, Cujo simply seems like a movie about a married couple having serious relationship issues, with the wife cheating on the husband, but when the horror kicks in, it is as relentless as...
- Children Of The Corn. Based on the short story of the same name, Children of the Corn is not considered one of the greatest Stephen King adaptations, but it certainly has a standout legacy thanks to the number of sequels that have been produced.
- Pet Sematary (1989) Based on the Stephen King novel that the author initially felt was too scary to publish, 1989's Pet Sematary is a classic. It's a story about the power of grief and how death can rock a person's sanity, and King himself penned the screenplay for the Mary Lambert-directed feature.
- Secret Window. Secret Window, based on Stephen King's novella, "Secret Window, Secret Garden," is the story of a successful writer who, amidst a separation from his wife, ends up in a dangerous conflict with a mysterious man who claims that the author stole his story.
Oct 11, 2021 · Every Stephen King Movie and TV Show You Can Stream Right Now The Master of Horror is ubiquitous, especially in the streaming age. By Evan Romano and Milan Polk Published: Oct 11, 2021...
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Sissy Spacek stars as Carrie White, a telekinetic teen who gets her revengeon the mean girls (and boys) in high school. Based on King’s first novel (1975), the master of horror wasn’t such a well-known commodity at the time. Trailers for the film misspelled his name as “Steven.” Stream it: Amazon Prime
A macabre King vibe inspired this anthology, a sequel to 1982’s Creepshow, which the writer collaborated on with horror master George A. Romero. The standout of the sequel is “The Raft,” about a group of college kids who find a sentient blob of sludge at a lake that makes their weekend getaway anything but relaxing. Two other King stories, the bowl...
King’s revisionist take on JFK’s assassination comes to life in this Hulu original series. James Franco stars as a professor who discovers he can travel back in time to prevent Lee Harvey Oswald from shooting at the motorcade in Dallas. Unfortunately, those heroics have consequences in the future. The late director Jonathan Demme (The Silence of th...
Carla Gugino’s weekend getaway with her husband turns into an endurance test when she finds herself alone and handcuffed to a bed. Slowly, creeping horrors both real and imagined begin to materialize. To keep her sanity—and her life—she’ll need to escape by any means necessary. King lovedthe movie, which he described as “hypnotic.” Stream it: Netfl...
King’s 2012 novella—co-written with his son, Joe Hill—is a classic King conceit of taking the mundane and making it terrifying. After chasing a boy into a thick patch of farmland grass, two siblings realize that it harbors dangerous and mystifying entities. Patrick Wilson co-stars. Stream it: Netflix
One of King’s most gut-wrenching adaptations comes courtesy of Frank Darabont, who had previously helmed 1994’s The Shawshank Redemption. In a small Maine town, artist David Drayton (Thomas Jane) finds himself trapped in a grocery store as a strange fog envelops residents—and brings with it a terrifying menagerie of creatures. Darabont had previous...
Corey Haim and Gary Busey are an unlikely pairing in this werewolf thriller based on King’s novella Cycle of the Werewolf. Don Coscarelli (Phantasm) was originally slatedto direct the film but quit over disagreements with producer Dino de Laurentiis. Dan Attias wound up helming the movie. Stream it: HBO Max
Tom Hanks stars in this adaptationof the 1996 King novel, which was serialized and released in six published installments. Hanks plays a prison guard assigned duty on death row who finds himself grappling with the otherworldly abilities of inmate Michael Clarke Duncan, who may or may not be innocent—and gifted with paranormal powers. To reinforce D...
King wrote this original miniseries for ABC about a mysterious stranger named Linoge (Colm Feore) who terrorizes a small town during a snowstorm. He’ll leave them alone—but only if they agree to a horrifying request. King has calledit his favorite among all of his made-for-television work. Stream it: Hulu
Christopher Walken has the weight of the world on his shoulders as Johnny Smith, a teacher who emerges from a coma with psychic powers. When he encounters a power-mad politician (Martin Sheen) with destructive tendencies, Johnny must decide whether to take drastic action. King’s 1979 novel also inspired a USA Network television series starring Anth...
Looking for some horror and suspense to watch at home? Check out these 15 adaptations of King's novels and stories, from classics like Carrie and The Shining to recent hits like Lisey's Story and The Outsider.
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- Carrie (1976/2002/2013) The 1976 film starring Sissy Spacek as a young girl whose psychokinetic fury is unleashed by relentless high school bullying was the first King adaptation (of his first published novel) and still one of the best.
- Salem’s Lot (1979) King’s second novel and first masterpiece, about vampires overrunning a small Maine town, also became the basis of the author’s first foray into TV.
- The Shining (1980) One of King’s all-time classics was turned into one of the greatest horror movies of all time by Stanley Kubrick. The film still holds up as a sustained exercise in dread, featuring a performance for the ages by Jack Nicholson as the doomed caretaker of the Overlook Hotel.
- Creepshow (1982/2019) King’s first produced screenplay was a collaboration with legendary horror director George A. Romero on an anthology of grisly EC Comics-inspired tales.
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- It: Chapter One (2017) Based on the popular novel by Stephen King, It: Chapter One is easily one of the best King adaptations. Set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, a popular setting for King’s works, It: Chapter One picks up at the start of a new 27-year cycle when a horrific creature starts stalking and murdering the children of Derry.
- The Mist (2007) Another acclaimed King adaptation, The Mist is actually based on one of his short stories. A powerful storm damages David Drayton’s (Thomas Jane) home so he and his son journey into town for supplies.
- Gerald’s Game (2017) Imagine that you’re just trying to have fun with your husband, get a little kinky with handcuffs… then he dies and you’re left handcuffed to the bed in the middle of nowhere with no way to get help.
May 20, 2024 · If you are up for it, in this list, we bring you the best Stephen King movies that you can stream on Hulu, Prime, and Max. 8. Cujo (1983) This one is for the dog-lovers. ‘Cujo,’ directed by Lewis Teague, follows a friendly St. Bernard named Cujo who is bitten by a rabid bat and goes insane, attacking and killing people.
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Mar 26, 2019 · A comprehensive guide to the horror author's film adaptations across Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Shudder. Find out which classics, cult favorites, and recent hits are available to watch online.
