Movie Adaptations

1970s-1980s

Carrie (1976) – Brian De Palma's adaptation of King's debut novel, featuring Sissy Spacek.
The Shining (1980) – Stanley Kubrick's iconic film starring Jack Nicholson; though King has expressed mixed feelings about it.
Cujo (1983) – A suspenseful tale of a rabid dog terrorizing a mother and her son.
Christine (1983) – Directed by John Carpenter, this film brings to life a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury.
Children of the Corn (1984) – A chilling story of a town's children forming a deadly cult.
Stand by Me (1986) – A coming-of-age drama based on the novella "The Body."
Maximum Overdrive (1986) – King's directorial debut, where machines turn against humans.
Pet Sematary (1989) – Explores themes of death and resurrection in a small town.

Misery (1990) – Kathy Bates delivers an Oscar-winning performance as an obsessed fan.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – A tale of hope and friendship set in prison, often cited among the greatest films ever made.

Dolores Claiborne (1995) – A gripping drama centered on a woman's dark past.

The Green Mile (1999) – A supernatural drama set on death row, exploring miracles and humanity.

It (2017) & It Chapter Two (2019) – A two-part adaptation of King's novel about a malevolent entity terrorizing children.

Gerald’s Game (2017) – A psychological thriller where a woman must survive after being left handcuffed in a remote cabin.

1922 (2017) – A dark tale of guilt and madness following a man's confession of murdering his wife.

Doctor Sleep (2019) – A sequel to "The Shining," exploring the adult life of Danny Torrance.

Dreamcatcher (2003) – A sci-fi horror involving alien parasites.
Secret Window (2004) – A psychological thriller starring Johnny Depp as a writer accused of plagiarism.
1408 (2007) – Centers on a haunted hotel room that challenges a skeptical writer's beliefs.
The Mist (2007) – A harrowing tale of survival against otherworldly creatures enveloping a town in fog.

Firestarter (2022) – A remake focusing on a young girl with pyrokinetic abilities.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022) – A Netflix film about a boy who communicates with his deceased friend through a smartphone.
The Boogeyman (2023) – An adaptation of King's short story, delving into the fears of a grieving family.
The Life of Chuck (2024) – An upcoming film exploring the life of a man in reverse chronology.
The Monkey (2025) – A forthcoming adaptation of King's short story about a cursed toy monkey.

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