Stephen King’s Horror Masterpieces

Description: Brian De Palma's adaptation of King's first published novel, this film tells the story of a telekinetic teenage girl who unleashes her powers in a climactic prom night disaster.

Fact: Sissy Spacek, who played Carrie, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Description: This film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is perhaps the most iconic adaptation of King's work, exploring themes of isolation, madness, and the supernatural in the eerie Overlook Hotel.

Fact: Stephen King himself was not initially a fan of Kubrick's interpretation, feeling it deviated too far from his novel.

Description: A seemingly friendly St. Bernard becomes a rabid killer, trapping a mother and her son in their car, showcasing the terror of nature gone awry.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the dog's natural progression of behavior.

Description: A schoolteacher awakens from a coma with psychic abilities, leading him to confront a future where he must decide whether to prevent a political assassination.

Fact: Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith is often cited as one of his best roles.

Description: This film explores the horror of loss and the lengths one might go to bring back loved ones, with dire consequences, set in a small town with a mysterious burial ground.

Fact: The film's title was misspelled intentionally to reflect the children's misspelling in the novel.

Description: A psychological thriller about an author held captive by his "number one fan," this film delves into themes of obsession, isolation, and the thin line between love and madness.

Fact: Kathy Bates won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Annie Wilkes.

Description: A skeptical writer checks into a reputedly haunted hotel room, only to experience the horrors that lie within, challenging his disbelief in the supernatural.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its quality.

Description: Frank Darabont's adaptation of King's novella, this film traps a group of people in a supermarket as they face otherworldly creatures in a mysterious mist.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the novella, creating a much darker and controversial conclusion.

Description: A modern take on King's classic, this film follows a group of children as they confront their fears in the form of Pennywise the Clown, a shape-shifting entity preying on the town of Derry.

Fact: The film was split into two parts due to the extensive source material, with the second part released in

Description: A sequel to "The Shining," this film follows Danny Torrance as an adult, dealing with his past traumas and confronting a new evil.

Fact: The film attempts to reconcile elements from both King's novel and Kubrick's film, creating a unique narrative bridge.