Stephen King: Good for Films? - Blu-ray Forum

bruce_pullen · 02-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Has all the Stephen King adaptations been beneficial for film?

Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), I agree on those.

And the rest...???

RustyK94 · 02-06-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Has all the Stephen King adaptations been beneficial for film?

Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), I agree on those.

And the rest...???

The Mist except the ending which was rather cheapen with that scream was pretty good considering it's budget.

mikejet · 02-06-2009, 05:51 PM

How could you leave The Mangler out of that list?

*note to OP if you heard me say this it would be with heavy sarcasm.*

Blu Titan · 02-06-2009, 05:52 PM

I like just about all of the movies based on his books, even the bad ones

. Rose Red in Blu!

surfdude12 · 02-06-2009, 05:52 PM

Misery...arguably the best female villan of all time in Anne Wilkes (maybe only behind Glen Close in fatal attraction)

uziel5000 · 02-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Even with the bad ones, not many authors can say so many of their books have become films that are considered classics. Carrie, The Shining, and The Shawshank Rdemption are all considered classics in their respective genres and after those three are a long line of very good films so beneficial? Absolutely.

Pelican170 · 02-06-2009, 05:56 PM

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The Mist except the ending which was rather cheapen with that scream was pretty good considering it's budget.

That ending is absolutely fantastic... I like most of his movies, weird and sometimes not the best acting, but i like his stuff...

bruce_pullen · 02-06-2009, 05:57 PM

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Misery...arguably the best female villan of all time in Anne Wilkes (maybe only behind Glen Close in fatal attraction)

I'd be willing to give Misery (1990) an Honorable Mention. For Kathy Bates and Jame Caan though, not Rob Reiner.

That would be my only add-on though.

Clark Kent · 02-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Lots of good and bad films have been derived from his novels and other writings. It usually ends up being how well the director translates the material to screen. An underappreciated work was the tv mini-series "Storm of the Century".

assydingo · 02-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Isn't Firestarter supposed to be a classic? I'm downloading that...

IT is definitely a classic in my eyes.

Pelican170 · 02-06-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Lots of good and bad films have been derived from his novels and other writings. It usually ends up being how well the director translates the material to screen. An underappreciated work was the tv mini-series "Storm of the Century".

YES! That was great, need to watch that again.

bruce_pullen · 02-06-2009, 06:05 PM

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YES! That was great, need to watch that again.

That was a mini-series not film. A different animal, but it was great. Better than the Stand.

caliminius · 02-06-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Has all the Stephen King adaptations been beneficial for film?

Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), I agree on those.

And the rest...???

It's seems a bit ironic that despite being most know as a horror writer, the best film adaptions come from his more dramatic works.

I don't know why but I feel compelled to watch "The Tommyknockers" mini-series whenever I see it playing on the Sci-Fi channel. I know it's mostly crap, yet I still sit down and watch it.

Anyone remember the short-lived King TV series, "Golden Years" ? I really liked that, but then it got axed. On a cliffhanger to make matters worse. They put together some footage and released it with an ending on VHS (probably DVD too), but it sort of ruined it.

uziel5000 · 02-06-2009, 06:29 PM

I had forgotten all about Misery. Definetly a classic. If not, it certainly has one of the classic villians.

mreilly611 · 02-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Cujo, still scares the hell out of me.

Lacit170 · 02-06-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyK94

The Mist except the ending which was rather cheapen with that scream was pretty good considering it's budget.

if the Mist didnt have that ending, i wouldnt have liked the film....

Texitura · 02-06-2009, 07:11 PM

I like Dead Zone pretty well.

bruce_pullen · 02-07-2009, 02:17 AM

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I like The Dead Zone pretty well.

Another honorable mention. Quite a strong obscure choice, but it wouldn't make it on the main list. Good suggestion though.

zicmubleu · 02-08-2009, 02:59 AM

I liked "Dreamcatcher" but some of the others listed are definitely better.

tommyboy81 · 02-08-2009, 03:00 AM

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Misery...arguably the best female villan of all time in Anne Wilkes (maybe only behind Glen Close in fatal attraction)

I was going to say that

02-06-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Stephen King: Good for Films? Has all the Stephen King adaptations been beneficial for film? Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), I agree on those. And the rest...???

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02-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	How could you leave The Mangler out of that list? note to OP if you heard me say this it would be with heavy sarcasm.

02-06-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Misery...arguably the best female villan of all time in Anne Wilkes (maybe only behind Glen Close in fatal attraction)

02-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#6
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	Even with the bad ones, not many authors can say so many of their books have become films that are considered classics. Carrie, The Shining, and The Shawshank Rdemption are all considered classics in their respective genres and after those three are a long line of very good films so beneficial? Absolutely.

02-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#9
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Lots of good and bad films have been derived from his novels and other writings. It usually ends up being how well the director translates the material to screen. An underappreciated work was the tv mini-series "Storm of the Century".

02-06-2009, 06:02 PM	#10
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	Isn't Firestarter supposed to be a classic? I'm downloading that... IT is definitely a classic in my eyes.

02-06-2009, 06:29 PM	#14
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	I had forgotten all about Misery. Definetly a classic. If not, it certainly has one of the classic villians.

02-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#15
mreilly611 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:4th Planet from the Sun Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:154	Cujo, still scares the hell out of me.

02-06-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
Texitura Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:31	I like Dead Zone pretty well.

02-08-2009, 02:59 AM	#19
zicmubleu Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008	I liked "Dreamcatcher" but some of the others listed are definitely better.

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