Horror Films About Writers: A Spine-Chilling Collection

Description: Jack Torrance, a struggling writer, takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, where he and his family encounter malevolent forces that drive him to madness.

Fact: The film was based on Stephen King's novel, but King famously disliked the adaptation. Stanley Kubrick's meticulous directing style led to numerous takes, including one scene where Shelley Duvall had to perform 127 takes.

Description: Johnny Smith, a teacher who wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities, must deal with the horrifying visions of the future, including a potential political disaster.

Fact: Directed by David Cronenberg, this film is another adaptation of a Stephen King novel. Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith is often cited as one of his best.

Description: Paul Sheldon, a novelist, is rescued by his "number one fan" after a car crash, only to find himself held captive and forced to write a new book to her specifications.

Fact: Kathy Bates won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Annie Wilkes, making her the first woman to win an Oscar for a horror film performance.

Description: Thad Beaumont, a writer, tries to kill off his pseudonym, George Stark, only to find that Stark has taken on a life of his own, committing murders to keep his existence alive.

Fact: The film was directed by George A. Romero, who also directed the classic zombie film "Night of the Living Dead." The character of George Stark was inspired by Stephen King's own pseudonym, Richard Bachman.

Description: An insurance investigator searches for a missing horror novelist whose latest book is said to drive readers insane, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Fact: The film is part of John Carpenter's "Apocalypse Trilogy," which also includes "The Thing" and "Prince of Darkness." The title is a reference to H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness."

Description: A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister uncovers a web of political intrigue and personal secrets that threaten his life.

Fact: The film was directed by Roman Polanski, who was unable to attend the Oscars due to his legal issues. The screenplay was adapted from Robert Harris's novel "The Ghost."

Description: A father-son team of coroners perform an autopsy on an unidentified woman, only to uncover supernatural horrors linked to her mysterious death.

Fact: The film was praised for its suspenseful build-up and minimal use of jump scares, focusing instead on atmosphere and tension.

Description: A writer struggling with writer's block retreats to a remote cabin where she encounters a mysterious presence that seems to be feeding off her creativity.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, and the director, Geoff Redknap, also served as the cinematographer, editor, and visual effects artist.

Description: Mort Rainey, a writer dealing with a divorce, is accused of plagiarism by a mysterious stranger, leading to a psychological thriller with elements of horror.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novella "Secret Window, Secret Garden." Johnny Depp, who plays Mort Rainey, was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his performance.

Description: Although not about a writer, the series features a writer character, Steven Crain, whose book about his family's haunting experiences at Hill House becomes a central plot point.

Fact: The series was created by Mike Flanagan, who also directed "Doctor Sleep," another Stephen King adaptation. It's loosely based on Shirley Jackson's novel of the same name.