What is the best movie based on Stephen King's novels?
Maximum Overdrive
>>71745681
Secret Garden
Novels and not short stories?
Clearly Misery.
>>71745790
Fuck, my bad. It's "Secret Window". The story title is "Secret Window, Secret Garden".
The movie has a more satisfying ending.
>>71745681
Cell.
John Cusack
>>71745681
Shoutout to this
My favorite is Stand By Me.
I know the obvious response, but how is it not The Shining. Despite the idiots in Room 237, the movie is undoubtedly deep and memorable. It's one of those films that gives back what you bring to it, so of course retard conspiracy theorist sees illuminati and moonlanding shit in every scene.
>>71747129
Because they're almost totally different
The running man has arnold in a tight jumpsuit, it has my vote.
>>71745681
It's a TV miniseries, but my favorite by far is The Stand.
>>71747082
I don't think it counts. Nor Green Mile or Shawshank. Those are all short stories.
>>71745681
DeadZone all day all night
Sheen playing trump is gold
and Walken is excellent
>THE ICE IS GOING TO BREAK!
when I was young Rose Red fucked my whole shit up
does stephen king have legit fetal alcohol syndrome?
>>71747185
FINE HAVE IT YOUR WAY!!!!!
>>71747294
Don't be sad. All of the best adaptations of his are dramas from his short stories.
>>71747389
It allows for better writers to flush it out, king is more of an idea guy.
>>71747082
>Be me in middle school
>some weird project where we write a short story and then a teaching student or English major at the local college edits and grades it
>I pretty much copied the pie eating contest story from this
>smartass college kid calls me out on it
I hope he teaches downies now
>>71747068
What does Jennifer Jason Leigh's asshole taste like?
>>71747176
Molly Ringwald was TERRIBLE casting for Frannie. Top quality Gary Sinse though, and the opening scene with Don't Fear The Reaper is a classic.
>>71747671
serves you right
>>71747185
>green mile
>short story
choose one
>>71745681
I really liked The mist and Christine.
Misery
>>71745681
The Last Dragon
>>71747155
The Shining would be hard to do properly in a single movie and the way the story flows it wouldn't work as multiple movies.
Kubricks Shining is insanely different than the Book but it works.
>>71747671
Plagiarists are human shit. Kill yourself.
The Shining is the only acceptable answer. I really like Pet Sematary though.
Dark Tower hopefully
>>71748267
>>71747770
:-( I was like 11 and didn't think anyone has had seen it on TBS
Fire
Starter
>>71747224
Agreed ma man
>>71748356
>Be a shithead
>Get caught
>Wish ill on the guy that caught you
>Come here for sympathy
Obviously Misery
>>71748407
twisted firestarter
>>71747082
No I won'tBe afraid
>>71748579
In all honesty.. Misery over The Shining, but only because of Kathey Bates was fucking terrifying.
>>71748663
Rainbird was written in a borderline-pedophilic way in the book.
I had a good idea for a Stephen King movie, I think. You know how he lets film school kids adapt his work for their projects, legally he has to accept some kind of payment so he just asks for a dollar because he's a nice guy.
So any, this one film student, he adapts one of King's gayer novels, like Rose Madder or that handcuff book, and he does really well, maybe it even goes viral and he becomes a hot up and comer, but he never pays King because he figured it was just a joke, since the guy is rich as shit and a dollar isn't a big deal.
But it turns out it is a big deal, and King starts stalking him and trying to ruin his life, all the while being a big weirdo alcoholic creep. Maybe the guy looks out his window one night and sees King on his motorcycle staring at him while drinking. I think it would be very spooky because King is already a big weirdo creep. Maybe work in a monologue where he menacingly explains the significance of the kiddie gangbang in IT while holding the main character at gunpoint and forcing him to strip.
It writes itself imo
>>71748356
Oh, you just saw it on the Telly, and wrote through memory? I though you actually copy-pasted it from the story. (That's more like fan fiction). Be more careful, next time.
>>71748498
That was almost 20 years ago. I don't want your sympathy.
>>71749378
You watch your fucking mouth, you little shit.
>>71749239
Yeah, I didn't even know it was a book. I just kinda wrote my own version of whatever I saw on TV.
>>71749378
>31 and posting on /tv/
see. that's what happens when you fuck off in school
>>71747082
this
The one where twelve year olds celebrate their victory over an extra-dimensional being by running a train on the only female in the group
>>71749378
I hope you die.
>>71749720
Why don't people call out King on this?
![1408[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/iCI7cJr.jpg "1408[1].jpg")
Am I the only one who fucking loved this
It wasn't scary, but the atmosphere was fantastic and seeing John Cusack start screaming in insanity was cool.
Glad they redid the ending. Original ending was fucking garbage.
>>71749720
8mm?
>>71747231
Rose red is fucking terrifying
But steven obly penned the script it was never a book
>>71748407
>that Tangerine Dream soundtrack
>>71747728
Heaven and cigarettes
>>71749772
That scene is mentioned literally every time IT is brought up.
>>71749808
Its one of my favorite stories of his. Especially the subtle Dark Tower references.
>>71748908
This actually sounds like something he would write
>>71749661
You're here 4ever
>>71747082
One my favourite movies ever tbqh
>>71749931
Kind of already did, very similar to the Dark Half.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGaJzUc8BGE
Idris Elba
>>71749808
Dat thermostat scene
>>71749727
Kinda mean spirited response for something that doesn't affect you in the least.
I hope the Dark Tower movie is good
“I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart.”
Really, none of you saw his JFK film, fucking amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXUx__qQGew
Story based on King Novel, starring Walken, directed by Cronenberg is simply cheating in my book. Shit wins on those merits alone
but here's the runner up
>>71750151
It's not a film. And it's on Hulu. So that explains it
Anyway
1. 12-22-63
2. Stand By Me
3. The Stand
>>71750148
Actually I'm imagining Idris saying this and it doesn't seem half bad. Too bad that Roland being white and resembling Clint Eastwood were thematically important.
>>71750148
>I hope the Dark Tower movie is good
You know it won't be.
>>71750201
meant 11-22-63
And film, mini series, same thing
>>71745681
why do people pretend he is a good author?
and its either 1408 or the secret window
>>71750211
It's not really that big a deal. The East would think pretty much only comes up in the forward written by Stephen King. Susan or detta talks about him being white a few times, but it's not actually that important for the plot.
>>71749772
king is just good at selling weird scenes in-universe. like the nursery rhyme shit he loves to write.
>>71745681
he has that chimpanzee look, girls dig it
>>71745790
Terrifying.
>>71749930
I've read 1408 but only the first volume of TDT. Did I miss any reference?
salem's lot 2004 version, rosemary's baby 2014 or 15 I can't remember. I know they suck I just like horrible shows.
sleepwalkers was an original screenplay by king but it has cat people mother/son incest and corn as a murder weapon therefore it is the best
>>71750565
Yeah. In the book 1408, the guy picks up the phone and at least once the other end says something like "this is nine, NINE. All your friends are dead."
Which is exactly the same thing Roland, or maybe Eddie, hears on the phone in a Dogan in a later dark tower boom.
It might have even said "tak!" which is from The Regulators/Desperation
Pet Sematary's good. It's probably not the best since things like Shawshank and Green Mile exist but I have a strong nostalgic bond to this movie. It doesn't even have great acting or a script but goddamn the horror scenes are top notch and to date I've never seen a scarier movie than it.
>>71745728
I love that fucking movie.
>>71750148
elba is too young and he is too smooth
roland is old, very old, he could even be as old as the folks at river crossing just before they get to lud. roland is weathered with age too
I think it's The Shining. I don't remember The Green Mile much but I know it was good (also the first King book I read). Shawshank Redemption is good too... But I'm not such a fan of prison movies.
It's between those three and Secret Window which I also really enjoyed. But The Shining is more polished and classy.
>>71750446
LMAO.
>>71750329
>Susan or detta talks about him being white a few times
NOPE
>>71745681
The Shining
It's not a 'faithful' adaptation but when he actually tried one it was awful.
>>71750660
Salem's Lot might have arguably the scariest movie scene of all time, but it's pretty tacky... And vampires suck.
>>71750631
>rosemary's baby
uh...
unbelievable twist in this
>>71750785
It wasn't awful. It was good still. Kubrick's The Shining is a combination of not only the plot but the actors. It wouldn't be the same movie without Jack Nicholson...
>>71750785
i can't find it on youtube, but the scene where the hedge things start "attacking" him it's just so hysterically bad
>>71749808
I liked it. I really did. Had no idea that there was several endings to it though.
>>71747082
I loved this movie as a kid and now I love it even more. It's timeless.
Now when I watch it it kinda makes me wish the internet was never made.
The Shawshank Redemption.
>>71748908
>see picture of stephen king
>remember the kiddie gangbang
>look up the fragment
>fap
anyone else has this problem?
>>71750866
>Now when I watch it it kinda makes me wish the internet was never made.
iktfb
>>71750794
Only a fucktard would insult the classic Salem's Lot from the 70's. Go back to watching The Leftovers, faggot.
>>71750728
I see, thanks. Let's hope I remember about it by the time I get to the rest of the volumes.
>>71750766
She just calls him honkey mafah two dozen times. Not a big deal
>>71750866
checked, and i like it more as an adult, as well. sometimes, i think of unplugging from the internet. i did it before for about 6 months. i liked it. life is pretty sweet outside.
>>71751015
you completely unplugged for six months? hows that even possible with facebook, email, etc?
>>71750915
I just don't like vampires... I don't think they're scary at all. The window scene was terrifying, but I think mostly because of the music and how the shot is set up... It's very surreal.
I did enjoy Salem's Lot however. Just not as much as horror movies with different subject matter.
>>71751043
Literally don't need those things.
If you want to meet up with people, call them.
>>71751309
what about emails from work dude? are you neet or summat?
The mist
that ending though.
The
Shining
>>71751309
You can probably still use emails if it's a work one where you are not expected to answer any outside of work hours. That's fine.
The top 10 best Stephen King films:
>The Shining
>The Shawshank Redemption
>Carrie (1976)
>Misery
>Stand By Me
>Christine
>The Dead Zone
>The Green Mile
>The Mist
>1408
Honorable mentions:
>The Running Man
>Pet Semetary
IT.
Tim Curry's acting, delivery, and the whole suspense and special effects, for that time, will never be topped by another Stephen King movie adaptation.
>>71750830
Always forget they made this into a film. Guess I'll check it out. I tend to like movies based on his books even when the movies are shit.
>>71752761
TV series but if we are counting those then it's definitely top 3.
>>71752761
>>71753227
It is shit.
Saw it when I was literally 7 years old and it didn't scare me at all. Saw it again when I was 10 (ALONE) and it again didn't scare me. Thoght the shower scene with the moving tubes was lame af.
Man gtfo this thread with that gay shit.
>>71750148
it'll be dumb because they are just changing the story which already dealt with race themes to having main black character cuz muh diversity, and it's being made by Akiva Goldsman. The guy who did Winter's Tale and Batman & robin
>>71751043
i don't use facebook and have never owned a smartphone. it if was work related and important, those with my phone number could call me. i could do it now, just as easily.
>no one's posted The Langoliers yet
top pleb
>>71747671
He certainly taught you.
>>71745681
hopefully, the dark tower
Always loved Thinner
Portrayed fatties as being complete assholes. Certainly closer to the truth than the common John Candy trope we're presented with.
I also like that he learns absolutely nothing over the course of the movie.
long walk short netflix series WHENwhats up with all the SK threads lately?not talking about muh elba or muh mcconaughey threads
>>71754069
Fuck I want this now. And it better be page for page accurate.
>>71750148
>>71750211
>>71750736
all of you go complain on the dark tower thread that's up right now; we're talking about stuff that has already been made here
>>71750766
>King's face when he finds out he didn't survive that car accident.
>>71754142
:^|
his magnum opus
>>71754207
>accident
It was nearly negligent homicide.
>>71754333
>>71754069
Probably to do with the IT remake.
Most Stephen King movies are odd , the are full of cliches that almost solely exist in Stephen King movies
Though there are some good ones
> stand by me
> misery
> green mile
> shawshank
>>71745681
Silver Bullet
>>71754505
What about Running Man?
>>71754505
They forgot the "hair instantly turns white because of trauma" trope.
I consider myself a fan of these movies for better or worse but I can never bring myself to like this one in any way. Don't know why.
>>71745681
>ctrl+f "Hearts in Atlantis"
>0 results
What the fuck is wrong with you people?
>>71754624
>anton yelchin
rip
Let's go for a ride big guy...Let's cruise.
I honestly enjoyed dream catcher. I am a bad person.
>>71754583
They also forgot "Main Character is/was a writer"
>>71754624
Am I wrong, or isn't the film Hearts in Atlantis just an adaption of Low Men in Yellow Coats?
The best part of that book didn't have anything to do with supernatural, really, it was the middle bit with the college kids playing cards.
>>71754826
It's easily the second worst book he's written. Pic related is no. 1.
>>71754890
Says 'major character'.
>>71747224
just finally got around to seeing this a few months ago. Was pretty happy with it. Would watch again.
>>71754963
Whoops, I missed that. Silly me. How about something like "scene obviously inspired by something that happened to King as a child"?
>>71755028
e.g. The Library Policeman
>>71754951
In his defense, wasn't he addicted to painkillers while writing it? If I recall it's the first book he wrote after the big accident.
>>71755077
Yeah, I've always had the suspicion.
>>71755087
I wouldn't be surprised. Used to be that the drugs made him write better, not worse.
What's a King book you guys think is underrated? For me, it's the Tommyknockers. It gets shit on a lot but I think the parts where the townsfolk are just beginning to go insane are really good. King and write about shitty people in crummy towns losing their minds like nobody else. Heck, I'd pay good money for an actual history of Derry with all the murders, massacres and disappearances detailed.
>>71755240
Granted it's a short story collection ( and honestly King is at his best in my opinion doing short stories) but nightmares and dreamscapes fucking rocked. Some of the stories weren't perfect, but most at least had a really cool premise.
>>71755240
> just beginning to go insane are really good.
Used to be REAL big into King He's the one that got me into reading adult books in grade school, so I'll always have a soft spot for him, but this is what keeps me from going back and revisiting his work.
King just can't fucking help himself from spinning out of control half to three quarters of a way through most of his books.
>>71755370
Kings short stories are generally better than his books. I can re-read Skeleton Crew a dozen times and I still love it.
>>71747185
Green Miles is a serial novel, released in parts over time, then later collected into a full novel edition
>>71747155
dubs don't lie. book was about the horrors of alcoholism. kubrick took the supernatural/weird shit too seriously
>>71748908
king wrote a short story where a guy joins a quitting smoking program that is essentially this...they threaten to kill his kid if he relapses and stalk him to monitor him.
>>71745681
I liked Misery
>that was King wasn't it?
>>71756893
Quitters, Inc. One of my favorites.
>>71756893
>>71757012
They did that one on Tales From The Darkside.
Dr. Sleep was a pleasant surprise. Would be an interesting Netflix adaption.
>>71757110
Really? I thought Dr. Sleep was a huge disappointment.
>>71753937
savage
>>71747671
What surprised me when I read it is that when I was in second grade, we had a short chain reaction vomit issue the class before Christmas. It was indoors and it was only three people, but it was magnificent to see as a kid.
>>71750728
All friends are now dead.
>>71747728
like menthol flavored tiramisu
>>71745728
"It's a moron movie" - Stephen King.
>broken audio
>actors who don't understand their unrealistic characters
>terribly inconsistent score
>lots of scenes cut for unknown reasons
>pretty much a chick flick with a last second genre shift
>literally a movie about a girl PMSing for the first time
but dat cinematography
How can a film be so flawed yet so kino?The Shining is objectively a better film, but for some reason I prefer this.
>>71758088
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65GQg06SX90
>>71754014
And that badass mob boss. He stole every fucking scene he touched.
>>71754014
Thinner is good for its over the topness. Weird that people don't mention it that often because it has some very memorable scenes.
Mob Boss is best character.
Gunning down gypsies.
Curse pie.
Also, "Acid, bitch!"
People really to need to rewatch it. Probably one of Stephen King's more underrated and enjoyable movies.
