25 films based on the works of Stephen King, which is worth a look

The Shawshank Redemption

• Drama.
• USA 1994.
• IMDb: 9,3.

History Duke Dyufreyna mistakenly received two life sentences for the murder of his wife and her lover. Successful in the past the banker finds friends, contemplating escape plan and apply professional skills to implement it. This is the story of a strong and resourceful man, who did not break a sudden renunciation of the world, the cruel oppression of the neighbors and unjust prison authorities.

I think that "The Shawshank Redemption" - a terrific job, and it is not an adaptation of one to one. There's a lot of things that were not in my book. A good example - the scene where Andy puts the opera, who listened to all the prisoners in the courtyard. This movie is about people.

Stephen King

Audience ratings leader IMDb and "kinopoisk", as well as one of the few films which spoke with admiration the maestro himself. "The Shawshank Redemption" refers to the number of pictures that looked perhaps every connoisseur of cinema. If for some reason, he walked past you, we recommend to immediately fill this gap.

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Green Mile

• Drama, Science Fiction.
• USA 1999.
• IMDb: 8,5.

"The Green Mile" - autobiographical story of the former prison guard Paul Edgecombe. The ongoing events in the film are dated thirties of the XX century and takes place in a prison for prisoners awaiting execution in the electric chair. It raises the questions of life and death, the choice between duty and compassion, as well as in very sad shape describes how evil and cruel person can affect the lives of good people.

A touching story also took honorable place in the rankings IMDb and "kinopoisk". The film has four nominations for "Oscar", three "Saturn" award, another 10 awards and 23 nominations. If "The Shawshank Redemption" largely moved on the source, the "Green Mile" - a relatively detailed retelling of the book. Through this film I enjoyed both critics and admirers of King.

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Radiance

• Thriller, horror.
• USA, 1980.
• IMDb: 8,4.

Jack Torrance and his family arrived in a secluded hotel to look after him during the low season. Many of the events of the film can be guessed from the first minute. This is facilitated by the mystical background of previous hotel guests and concealed imbalance protagonist. The fact that the major plot twists "Shine" are known in advance, only increases fear of the inevitable outcome. The film keeps in suspense from beginning to end.

"The Shining" - a cult representative horror moviesAlso taken a place in various ratings of audiences and critics, but with time breaking out the door has become the hallmark of the horror genre in general. But the author of the book Kubrick film did not like. King said many unflattering words about the picture and called it one of the worst adaptation of their works.

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Stay with me

• Drama, adventure.
• USA 1986.
• IMDb: 8,1.

The history of the four teenagers, investigating the mysterious disappearance of a boy Ray Brouwer. After learning about his alleged whereabouts, friends go on a dangerous two-day trip.

The film became significant in the career of many actors. In it were taken very young Kiefer Sutherland, Wil Wheaton and Jerry O'Connell. Many secrete novel "The Body" (the so-called seed) including Stephen King books, considering it a strong, though out from a number of his other creations. The film was nominated for "Oscar" for best adapted screenplay.

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Misery

• Drama, thriller.
• USA, 1990.
• IMDb: 7,8.

History of Paul Sheldon, was in trouble and who had found refuge in the house of his adopted nurse Annie Wilkes. Woman calls himself a "fan of the writer's number one" and loses his temper, knowing that he intends to kill her favorite character Misery in the next book. Then she decides to make a personal writer Sheldon, who will continue to romance as it pleases. In this problem the hero is just beginning.

The role of Annie Wilkes brought fame and "Oscar" Kathy Bates, and the film - five nominations for "Saturn" and worldwide recognition. In addition, it was on the set of "Misery" King met with Kathy Bates, who made a lasting impression on him.

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Carrie

• Horror, Comedy, Fantasy.
• USA, 1976.
• IMDb: 7,4.

"Carrie" tells the story of a girl, a high school girl who takes revenge on the offenders with the help of telekinesis. This is a story about how teenagers can be cruel, and what punishment could be what it seems in vain.

In many ways, the film has turned more stylish than my book. I still think this is fascinating reading, though heavy.

Stephen King

The film received two nominations for "Oscar" and the Maestro himself admitted that the film adaptation proved to be fascinating literary source.

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Dolores Claiborne

• Drama, Detective.
• USA, 1995.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Dolores Claiborne - servant, who is accused of murdering landlady. In this film, there is no mystery: it is a dramatic story about a complicated life, no less complex relations of close people and actions that are necessary to go for them.

Impressed by the personality of Kathy Bates, King wrote, "Dolores Claiborne", relying on the fact that the actress starred in the film adaptation. This film did not repeat the success of "Misery", and compared it with the maestro "Radiance" by the level of adaptation quality. Nevertheless, the film has won the favor of critics and audiences.

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haze

• Horror, thriller, fantasy.
• USA, 2007.
• IMDb: 7,2.

In the film adaptation of the story "The Fog" by one of the King's favorite motifs: the forced coexistence in a confined space group of people united by the fear of the enemy. In the "haze" so the enemy came down in favor of the city unnatural fog of unknown origin, in which people are killed. And soon found cause of death: tentacled monsters lurking in the darkness. The film once again proves that evil can manifest itself not only in the form of scary creatures, but also in our actions.

I knew what to expect from the start, even with viewing the draft version, but still started. It was only at the second viewing I got used to the idea that perhaps it is this ending is only true to create a story.

Stephen King

I liked the movie critics, the audience, many fans of the King and to the writer, the director who gave permission to remove a tragic ending.

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Dead zone

• Horror, thriller, fantasy.
• USA 1983.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Elementary school teacher Johnny Smith gets into an accident and falls into a coma. He wakes up after five years. During this time, the favorite went to another and had a baby, and Smith gained supernatural powers: Now he sees the future. The picture raises a difficult question: can it be justified by a crime, if it can lead to saving thousands of lives?

It was a well played and well-orchestrated film, but it was not that scatterings events and plenty of characters that were in the book. Therefore, people who went to the movie after reading the book, unwittingly said: thinner book.

Stephen King

The film earned a "Saturn" as the best horror film in 1984 and liked the audience. Deserves special attention here is still quite young Christopher Walken, who played the role of John Smith.

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Hearts in Atlantis

• Drama, a detective thriller.
• USA, Australia, in 2001.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Story-Robert Garfield recollection of childhood, hysterical mother and a mysterious elderly neighbor with psychic abilities. Despite the fantastic component is a simple and sad film about a man looks back on his life.

The painting is loosely based on the story "The low men in yellow coats," included in the book "Hearts in Atlantis." The film did not receive nominations and awards top prizes, but the audience liked. If you love the measured family drama, game, Anthony Hopkins and Anton Yelchin, this film you might like.

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1408

• Horror, thriller.
• USA, 2007.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Writer Mike Enslin, specializing in validating the mystical urban legends, populated in room 1408 of the hotel "Delfin". In rooms bad glory: it is believed that the man who entered it only for a moment, can die a painful death. Initially, Enslin is full of skepticism, but the minute degree of suspense builds until it becomes clear that the room is really happening something inexplicable. And scary.

As one of the great old films of Val Lewton, this baby works on your nerves, but not on your gag reflex.

Stephen King

The film is considered one of the most successful adaptations of the works of King and one of the best films of John Cusack in the title role.

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Pet cemetery

• Horror, thriller.
• USA 1989.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Dr. Louis Creed, along with his family moved to a small town and becomes a doctor at a local college. In the woods behind the house is a small cemetery pets, and then - another cemetery, which, according to legend, has the power of resurrection. Soon, the cat, and then the son of Dr. tragically killed. Creed decides to enlist the help of supernatural forces in the hope to revive the family. His plan fails, only returned to it more than strange and dangerous creatures, than those which he buried.

I think Dale Midkiff sometimes cruel. And Denise Crosby cold. I do not feel that this pair at the center of history, has enough heat to seriously confront the supernatural. And I like the contrast. It is he who makes horror film horror film.

Stephen King

When adapting the script has undergone significant changes: he was lost and simplified many parts. Also changed the ending. The film took part and the maestro himself, who played a cameo role of the priest.

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secret window

• Thriller, detective.
• USA, 2004.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Writer Mort Rainey lives in a house on the shore. His life is accompanied by the failure: discord with his wife, And with the work is not going well lately. To all this is added the appearance in his life, a mysterious and dangerous Cockney Shooter, accusing the writer of plagiarism.

If the figure is King for you, for whatever reasons, are not too credible, the film is worth seeing if only because of the excellent acting of the game: Mort Rainey played by Johnny Depp.

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running Man

• Action, thriller, fantasy.
• USA 1987.
• IMDb: 6,6.

"Running Man" - a film-dystopia, filmed on the novel. The picture tells the story of a future world in which the US is not the bulwark of democracy and a totalitarian state with tight control, censorship and curfews. To meet the needs of the people in the spectacle, the government uses violent reality show - the modern equivalent of the gladiator fights. A participant in the TV program becomes Ben Richards, who intends to not only win, but also to put an end to the killing in the air.

They tried to Christopher Reeve, which is very suitable for the main role, but it turn out, was considered unprofitable, so the role went to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sorry, but I just do not believe that this guy can resist society.

Stephen King

This movie is familiar to many, because the "Running Man" is one of the famous fighters of childhood. Perhaps this is not so much the fact that we love in King's books, and the writer did not like it. But if you love old movies with an iron Arnie and paintings from among "a movie at 21:00", the "Running Man" - a good option for evening viewing.

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Smart student

• Drama, thriller.
• USA, France, 1998.
• IMDb: 6,7.

The film tells the story of schoolboy Brian. He hardware, responsible, good student and care for their parents. When the lesson Brian talk about the Holocaust, he was seriously interested in them and eventually discovers that his elderly neighbor - a former war criminal. Boy threatens to expose the Nazi's and makes him talk about the Holocaust, the persecution and extermination. Eventually formed an emotional bond between the characters, and Brian manifested the latent cruelty earlier.

The film is based on the novel by Stephen King from the book "The Four Seasons". Writer played the role of one of the guests at the graduation ceremony. "Apt Pupil," won the "Saturn" in the nomination "The best horror movie", and the award for Best Supporting Actor Plan got Ian McKellen, better known as Magneto of "X-Men" or from ô "Lord of the Rings. "

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Kaleidoscope of horrors

• Horror, Mystery, comedy.
• USA 1982.
• IMDb: 6,9.

"Kaleidoscope of horrors" - the film adaptation of Stephen King's short stories of five, three of which were written specifically for the film. Sami novels are simple, sometimes ironic and very diverse. They are not linked and are part of a single story, opened the prologue of the film and ending with an epilogue.

How to say in the books I always Aspect humor and horror, and "Kaleidoscope of horrors" was very funny. My idea is that the audience should laugh and cry at the same time. Well, almost simultaneously.

Stephen King

Stephen King has not only starred in one of the parts of the "Kaleidoscope of horrors", but also attracted son John to fulfill the role of a boy in the prologue of the film.

Kristina

• Horror, Mystery.
• USA 1983.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Popular film 80, the film adaptation of the novel of the same name, tells the story of Arnie Cunningham and his car "Christine." When Arnie found the car, she was in a deplorable state. He restored the "Christina" - she began to look good as new. For taking care of "Christina" repaid master obedience, but it took no less devotion in return. The evil machine was ready to kill his enemies, and fight for the attention of Arnie, bringing to the grave of his rivals.

There's still a lot of Carpenter. He can get jittery. For example, when a machine covered by fire, chasing heroes - this is a very well turned out.

Stephen King

King did not like the actors chosen for the execution of the main roles, the maestro found a bunch of them forgettable. But the director's work of John Carpenter writer was satisfied.

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Cujo

• Horror, thriller.
• USA 1983.
• IMDb: 6,0.

Cujo - the so-called faithful St. Bernard mechanic Joe Camber. One day while hunting dog biting a bat infected with rabies. Retelling further events may be premature to reveal interesting plot twists, the only thing you can say for sure - this film seemed too dark even to the writer.

This is one of the worst things you've ever seen. It's terrifying!

Stephen King

Fans of the movie of the same name works may not like: his script sometimes differs significantly from the original book. Despite this, "Cujo" four paid off at the box office and became perhaps the most famous painting of the dog rabies.

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peak acceleration

• Thriller, fantasy, comedy.
• USA 1986.
• IMDb: 5,4.

"Maximum acceleration" - a film by Stephen King, is based on the short story "Trucks". Rise of the Machines - one of the favorite themes of the author is used in the center of the plot. Here against the man turns around all the equipment from ATM machines with soda and to trucks and garbage trucks.

The problem with this film is that throughout the whole production, I was just out of his mind. I had no idea what I'm doing.

Stephen King

Stephen King's debut as a director was a failure: he received two nominations for antipremiyu "Golden Raspberry", failed at the box office and almost no one liked. But this film is still worth a look all avid fans of creativity King admirers trash cinema and crazy science fiction of the 1980s.

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generates fire

• Horror, thriller, mystery.
• USA 1984.
• IMDb: 6,0.

Charlie McGee - the usual eight-year girl, but only as long as there is a danger or it is something not angry. Superpower Charlie - the ability to ignite surrounding objects by thought. Special services want to use it for their own purposes and kidnapped the girl, killing her mother. Charlie tries to save his father, but it is not possible. Luckily, Charlie can take care of herself.

"Generates fire" - one of the worst films, even though that put very close to the original. Painting without taste. Like mashed potatoes from the canteen.

Stephen King

The film brought the popularity of the young Drew Barrymore and became a popular horror film of the 1980s. Despite this, the writer he did not like.

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cat's eye

• Horror, thriller, comedy.
• USA, Netherlands, 1985.
• IMDb: 6,3.

"Cat's Eye" - a three novellas united by the fact that in each of them as a witness or participant of the events featured homeless cat. Novels based on short stories from the book "Night Shift", "Corporation" quit smoking "," "Cornice" and "General".

The film will please fans of good-quality horror films, a young Drew Barrymore and Stephen King fans who like to look in the film adaptations of references to other works: there are plenty of them.

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Dolan's Cadillac

• Thriller, Drama.
• Canada, UK, 2008.
• IMDb: 5,7.

A film for those who love stories of revenge - cold and meticulous attention to detail. Wife teacher Robinson is going to testify in court against a Mafia boss, but it exploded in his car. Robinson decides to take revenge on the bandits escaped punishment: he spent seven years contemplating revenge plan is arranged by road workers and embodies his idea lives by catching the killer in a pit trap.

This film has not been awarded various prizes, and even on the list of screen adaptations of King, he is clearly not in the top ten most notable. But if everything else you have reviewed or you want something more modern, "Dolan's Cadillac" - a good thriller for everyday evening.

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The right things

• Drama, Horror, Thriller.
• USA 1993.
• IMDb: 6,2.

In Castle Rock comes an elderly stranger named Leland Gaunt and opens a store called "Needful Things". The range of shops is present all that is necessary to the residents of Castle Rock. Gaunt does not sell products to customers for money, and gives them in return for a small service - little prank. Gradually these antics lead to real conflict between the people and it becomes clear that the residents were involved in a dangerous game. City falls down into chaos, and the only hope rests with the sheriff, who was the last resident, did not visit the ill-fated store.

There are two versions of the "right things": a shortened version of the rolling and extended TV version. Stephen King calls on watch full screen version, the short version, in his opinion, "not working".

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The Langoliers

• Fiction, drama.
• USA, 1995.
• IMDb: 6,1.

During the flight over the northern lights plane falls in the space-time portal. Waking up, some passengers discover that those who had not slept, had disappeared. The pilot manages to land, but once at the airport, the characters realize that something is wrong: in the air there smells, the food has no taste, and the sound of footsteps too deaf. They will have to find out where they were and how to get back home.

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It

• Horror, Comedy, Fantasy.
• Canada, USA, 1990.
• IMDb: 6,9.

In the small town of Derry occur brutal killing of children. Librarian Mike Hanlon is trying to find out the causes of the tragic events and initiate an investigation. It turns out that the murder are repeated once every 27 years. To deal with all this once and for all, he collects old friends, each of which is faced with a mysterious evil force in his childhood.

Two-part TV movie was one of the most successful adaptations of the works of King and several times nominated for the "Emmy". The image of the evil clown is still actively exploited the creators of horror films and appears in the nightmares of children around the world. If you want to find something with which you can compare the adaptation of "It" in 2017, this mini-series is best suitable.

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