I'm a huge fan of his movies, but have not seen them all. For all you other fans of Stephen King, which movie would you say is your favourite, and why?
Which Stephen King film is your favourite, and why?
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Which is the best?
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be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
08/28/2011
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My favorite is Stand by Me, which I think was based on his story The Body.
08/28/2011
I like Stand by Me, the Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile. But I really prefer his books to his movies. They are just so much better in every way.
08/28/2011
It was a tough choice between Pet Cemetery and Storm of the Century, but I chose Storm of the Century, because since I was young and had just fallen in love with these types of movies, I felt it was a bit more frightening of a concept, as it was more realistic than zombie pets lol.
It also changed the song for me, forever lol
It also changed the song for me, forever lol
08/28/2011
I voted for Thinner, but I could have just as easily voted for Children of the Corn, Pet Semetary, Christine, The Mist, The Ward, or It.
I love Stephen King.
Thinner was probably his first movie I saw, and it has just stuck in my mind!
I love Stephen King.
Thinner was probably his first movie I saw, and it has just stuck in my mind!
08/28/2011
Shawshank Redemption or The Shining
08/28/2011
i still am freaked out by storm of the century. i think its how they portray andre lenoge...but i love his movies!
08/28/2011
My favorite Stephen King book is The Stand. I'm holding out hope the new movie being made is going to be better than the last. The shining would be my current fav.
08/28/2011
I don't think I've seen them all, but the Shining probably takes the cake.
08/28/2011
I've only seen The Green Mile, It, and Rose Red.
08/28/2011
Out of that list, The Storm of the Century. Out of all of his movies---IT, The Shining and Rose Red are the best, imo. They're just good ghost stories.
08/28/2011
hard to choose. i think most of the films are terrible, but the books are amazing, especially Thinner and The Stand.
08/28/2011
Shawshank redemption. If were talking about books of his than the long walk.
08/28/2011
Fire starter was my favorite book and movie, but the langoliers was also a fantastic movie.
08/29/2011
Huge Stephen King nerd here...
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is 4th)
top 3 short stories/novellas:
Apt Pupil
The Shawshank Redemption
You Know They've Got a Hell of a Band
(coming in 4th is Dolan's Cadillac)
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is 4th)
top 3 short stories/novellas:
Apt Pupil
The Shawshank Redemption
You Know They've Got a Hell of a Band
(coming in 4th is Dolan's Cadillac)
08/29/2011
I put Pet Cemetary, it's one of my favorites though you had a few on the list that I also love. But my ultimate favorite is "IT." That clown cracks me up! And he scares my sister so it's easy to torture her when the mood strikes, just bring up a picture of It onto the computer and call her over to see this "awesome picture". . . *sighs* it always works.
08/29/2011
Dude, you forgot the LANGOLIERS! lol
08/29/2011
What about The Shining?
08/29/2011
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is absolutely amazing. Shawshank Redemption is excellent as well. The Shawshank redemption isn't really horror though, so I'd have to give it to The Shining for a Stephen King movie that fits in that genre.
08/29/2011
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I still, for the life of me, do not understand why they haven't made Rose Madder into a movie. It would be so freakin' awesome!
Originally posted by
One of Five
Huge Stephen King nerd here...
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is ... more
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is ... more
Huge Stephen King nerd here...
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is 4th)
top 3 short stories/novellas:
Apt Pupil
The Shawshank Redemption
You Know They've Got a Hell of a Band
(coming in 4th is Dolan's Cadillac) less
top 3 favorite movies:
The Stand
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
(Rose Red is 4th)
top 3 favorite books:
The Gunslinger
The Long Walk
Rose Madder
(Tommyknockers is 4th)
top 3 short stories/novellas:
Apt Pupil
The Shawshank Redemption
You Know They've Got a Hell of a Band
(coming in 4th is Dolan's Cadillac) less
08/29/2011
I would have to say Shawshank Redemption and Delores Claiborne. Kathy Bates is amazing, and that movie was a very real kind of disturbing.
08/29/2011
Stand By Me The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile.
His less paranormal books and stories tend to translate into movies better. Also, the second try of The Shining. The made for TV one, was much truer to the book than the Kubrick's version with Jack Nickelson. (which I obviously can't spell.) Kubrick's was so far from the book, even though it was scary. I liked the made for TV movie, which King actually liked better himself. He actually hated Kubrick's version as Kubrick strayed so far from the actual book and Nickelson was obviously already insane from the beginning. The entire book was about a man's descent into insanity without even being sure the house was totally involved, not a crazy guy in a haunted house acting nutty. Kubrick didn't get it.
His less paranormal books and stories tend to translate into movies better. Also, the second try of The Shining. The made for TV one, was much truer to the book than the Kubrick's version with Jack Nickelson. (which I obviously can't spell.) Kubrick's was so far from the book, even though it was scary. I liked the made for TV movie, which King actually liked better himself. He actually hated Kubrick's version as Kubrick strayed so far from the actual book and Nickelson was obviously already insane from the beginning. The entire book was about a man's descent into insanity without even being sure the house was totally involved, not a crazy guy in a haunted house acting nutty. Kubrick didn't get it.
08/29/2011
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Actually close to half of King's published writing has either only small amounts to no paranormal activity. IMO, some of his best work is the less horrific stuff, although the book IT is amazing.
Originally posted by
Jimbo Jones
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is absolutely amazing. Shawshank Redemption is excellent as well. The Shawshank redemption isn't really horror though, so I'd have to give it to The Shining for a Stephen King movie that fits in that genre.
08/29/2011
It, Cujo, Tommy Knockers, Rose Red, Delores Claiborne, Misery. These are my Favorites, number one would have to be Rose Red.
08/29/2011
You have a lot of good picks on here, my faves would have to be:
1408
The Mist
IT
The Shining
Misery
And a few others that I cant' remember lol
1408
The Mist
IT
The Shining
Misery
And a few others that I cant' remember lol
08/29/2011
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Thinner was odd, I think it would stick in anyones mind
Originally posted by
I'll Miss You EF :(
I voted for Thinner, but I could have just as easily voted for Children of the Corn, Pet Semetary, Christine, The Mist, The Ward, or It.
I love Stephen King.
Thinner was probably his first movie I saw, and it has just stuck in my mind!
I love Stephen King.
Thinner was probably his first movie I saw, and it has just stuck in my mind!
08/29/2011
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lol that is why i have "other" I know i didnt post them all
Originally posted by
Ghost
Dude, you forgot the LANGOLIERS! lol
08/29/2011
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I want to see the old movie, havent seen it yet
Originally posted by
AngelvMaynard
My favorite Stephen King book is The Stand. I'm holding out hope the new movie being made is going to be better than the last. The shining would be my current fav.
08/29/2011
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Rose Red was EXCELLENT!
Originally posted by
Beck
It, Cujo, Tommy Knockers, Rose Red, Delores Claiborne, Misery. These are my Favorites, number one would have to be Rose Red.
08/29/2011
I liked The shining, Secret window, Green mile and Pet Sematary
08/29/2011
My favorite movies were The Shining and Shawshank Redemption. I read The Stand and want to see the movie sometime soon.
08/29/2011
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Secret Window is a guilty pleasure of mine. No one else I know likes it, so I watch it by myself when I'm feeling a little out there.
Originally posted by
guard083
I liked The shining, Secret window, Green mile and Pet Sematary
08/29/2011
While I love everything King, I have to agree with Beck on Rose Red. I loved it!
08/29/2011
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When I first watched the Langoliers and Dream catcher for that matter I was just so confused about what to even think. They both blew my mind. I really wish there was a commentary feature for these, just to hear what the hell they were thinking. So bad, so funny, so amazing.
Originally posted by
Ghost
Dude, you forgot the LANGOLIERS! lol
08/29/2011
If he's writing it I'm there!
08/29/2011
IT, Langoliers, Tommyknockers, Shawshank, Stand by me, Green mile...
08/29/2011
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my fav hands down is It i loveeee that movie then pet cemetary and the Stand why because well its King and hes awesome and It was teh first book that actually scared the crap out of me thata nd oen ofteh characters have my first name lol
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
08/29/2011
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I heard the book Pet Semetary is disturbing compared to the film. Most of his books are, but I heard this one is really crazy
Originally posted by
SiNn
my fav hands down is It i loveeee that movie then pet cemetary and the Stand why because well its King and hes awesome and It was teh first book that actually scared the crap out of me thata nd oen ofteh characters have my first name lol
08/30/2011
I've yet to see a lot of the classic Stephen King films, like Pet Sematary and The Shining.
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, but I voted for The Mist because (spoiler alert) the ending was just so damn brutal and powerful. Apparently even King himself wished he'd thought of it (since the story ends differently).
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, but I voted for The Mist because (spoiler alert) the ending was just so damn brutal and powerful. Apparently even King himself wished he'd thought of it (since the story ends differently).
08/30/2011
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Yes the ending was crazy!!
Originally posted by
Rin (aka Nire)
I've yet to see a lot of the classic Stephen King films, like Pet Sematary and The Shining.
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, ... more
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, ... more
I've yet to see a lot of the classic Stephen King films, like Pet Sematary and The Shining.
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, but I voted for The Mist because (spoiler alert) the ending was just so damn brutal and powerful. Apparently even King himself wished he'd thought of it (since the story ends differently). less
Of the ones I've seen, it's hard for me to pick between The Mist and 1408. Both are really good, and 1408 is a little bit scarier, I think, but I voted for The Mist because (spoiler alert) the ending was just so damn brutal and powerful. Apparently even King himself wished he'd thought of it (since the story ends differently). less
08/31/2011
The Green Mile
09/04/2011
Pet Sematary and The Shining are my top favorites, and I like all the rest of his work too.
09/04/2011
The Green Mile, The Shining, The Mist.
09/14/2011
Storm of the Century, Pet Sematary and Children of the Corn.
09/20/2011
I picked Christine. I loved that movie. I had a dream about a car, like Christine, after I watched it. (I think it was Christine that I watched.) All of them are good movies to me. I like his movies.
09/26/2011
Sadly, the movies never hold up. That's why I'm slightly relieved that the dark tower project fell through.
09/27/2011
I had to choose other and it's Rose Red. That's a great movie and tend to watch it anytime it comes out.
09/27/2011
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I can totally get on board with some Rose Red- as long as I have nothing to do for about 5 hours! Hahaha!
Originally posted by
Ansley
Out of that list, The Storm of the Century. Out of all of his movies---IT, The Shining and Rose Red are the best, imo. They're just good ghost stories.
09/28/2011
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Oh absolutely! And it's totally the only movie/show/whatever with Nancy Travis in it that I could stand. They really hit the nail on the head when they cast her in that role.
Originally posted by
MeganD.
I can totally get on board with some Rose Red- as long as I have nothing to do for about 5 hours! Hahaha!
09/28/2011
Storm of the Century for sure.
09/28/2011
Reading everyone's picks, I forget just how many Stephen King films there are! I love just about all of them!
11/15/2011
Secret Window because it has Johnny Depp.
11/15/2011
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I hate that movie because of the stupid clown. IT FREAKS ME OUT!!!
Originally posted by
JRabbits
I put Pet Cemetary, it's one of my favorites though you had a few on the list that I also love. But my ultimate favorite is "IT." That clown cracks me up! And he scares my sister so it's easy to torture her when the mood strikes,
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I put Pet Cemetary, it's one of my favorites though you had a few on the list that I also love. But my ultimate favorite is "IT." That clown cracks me up! And he scares my sister so it's easy to torture her when the mood strikes, just bring up a picture of It onto the computer and call her over to see this "awesome picture". . . *sighs* it always works.
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11/19/2011
The Mist!
11/19/2011
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I always thought the Shining was pretty good.
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
11/20/2011
Here's a few of my favorites from the ones that are not in the poll:
Carrie
The Shining
Stand By Me
The Running Man
It
The Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
Carrie
The Shining
Stand By Me
The Running Man
It
The Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
11/20/2011
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Mine, too. It is. I also love Green Mile.
Originally posted by
Taylor
My favorite is Stand by Me, which I think was based on his story The Body.
11/20/2011
voted for the most because the ending is pure misery...classic king
11/20/2011
My favorite Steven King movie so far is The Green Mile
Side note: I didn't know they made a movie out of Desperation....but when I read it, I thought, "Wow, this would make a shitty movie."
Side note: I didn't know they made a movie out of Desperation....but when I read it, I thought, "Wow, this would make a shitty movie."
11/20/2011
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IT and The Shawshank Redemption.
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
12/05/2011
ashdbash
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The Green Mile, movie was very well done and could stand on its own. Also it is one of the few movies that almost measures up to the book.
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
12/05/2011
Out of the ones you listed The Stand followed by The Storm of the Century. But there are soooo many good movies that Stephen King was a part of that I couldn't choose just one to be a favorite. I really love Shawshank Redemption and Green Mile too as well as The Shinning and It (creepy clown factor).
12/05/2011
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Agreed!
Originally posted by
Ansley
I still, for the life of me, do not understand why they haven't made Rose Madder into a movie. It would be so freakin' awesome!
12/06/2011
Children of the Corn is nostalgic for me.
12/19/2011
Misery!!!!
I have an actress crush on Cathy Bates.
I have an actress crush on Cathy Bates.
12/20/2011
Pet Semetary! It's funny and creepy at the same time.
12/20/2011
mangler.
12/20/2011
by far one of the best ever
01/17/2012
there all good but cats eye the lil guy is soo creepy!!!
01/20/2012
I don't like scary movies anymore! I use to when I was young...
07/08/2012
My mother and I pretty much had our own little mini Stephen King book club. We both really enjoyed reading Storm of the Century together and we had a bonding moment when we saw the movie together for the first time, too. My overall favorite of his is the Shawshank Redemption. I can watch that movie a million times a day and never get tired of it. The same goes for that novella; it was a damn good read!
07/08/2012
I really like IT!! I remember everyone when I was little thinking it was so scary.
07/08/2012
I am a huge Stephen King fan. You did not have Needful things up there. Love the movie but the book was even better. "It" still gives me night mares but I love to watch it.
07/08/2012
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children of the corn adn dream catcher
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
07/08/2012
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The Shining of course or The Stand.
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
The Shining has Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duvall as a married couple which cracks me up. Of course Jack's character goes crazy and he plays crazy quite well. The history of an old hotel where murders have taken place, classic. The little boy going on and on about "Tony" and crying out REDRUM over and over. My mom and kids love that flick too.
The Stand because of the post apocalyptic message. Good verses Bad, Heaven and Hell, everyone just dropping dead with no cure. Wonderful.
07/10/2012
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I am not a big fan of Stephen King.
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
07/10/2012
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the shinning and IT will forever be my favorites
Originally posted by
Breas
be sure to tell me why it is the best in your opinion
07/11/2012
I will always think of Pet Sematary when I think of Stephen King. It's my favorite because that's what I associate him with. I LOVE a lot of his movies, but that one takes me back to my childhood!
07/11/2012
I haven't seen all those but I love Pet Sematary and The Stand.
Pet Sematary II was alright, but really doesn't compare to the first one in my opinion.
Pet Sematary II was alright, but really doesn't compare to the first one in my opinion.
07/12/2012
Stand by Me and Green Mile for sure. I try to avoid overly scary movies in general though.
07/12/2012
Silver bullet or Rose red
07/22/2012
Other, haven't seen/read all of these/them, so I couldn't tell because of that... ^^
08/07/2012
Other, haven't seen/read all of these/them, so I couldn't tell because of that... ^^
08/07/2012
Of the ones on the list, Thinnner...so good! But Stand By Me is my ultimate favorite of his.
08/07/2012
I LOOOOOVVVVVVEEE 1408. So beautiful.
08/07/2012
Not a fan at all
08/07/2012
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