 Carrie (1976)
1970s shocker about a telekinetic teen's bloody revenge against her abusive high
school peers. Disturbing drama and penetrating chills abound, while making you wish that
you could have been Carrie for a day in high school!
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie
Director: Brian De Palma
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Shining (1980)
This film stands fine on it's own, throw
out the fact that it's one of the worst adaptations of a Stephen King novel. Jack
Nicholson gives a stellar performance and Shelley Duvall really makes you want to bash her
skull in.
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Runtime: 146 minutes
Rating: R |
 Creepshow (1982)
Anthology of Stephen King stories based on popular DC comic books, it's dark and
humorous at the same time. Particularly Kings acting in "The Lonesome Death Of Jordie
Veril". Some great creature effects as well!
Starring: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau
Director: George A. Romero
Runtime: 120 minutes
Rating: R |
 Christine (1983)
This moody thriller based on Stephen King novel about a killer Plymouth stalking
high school bullies. A high school student buys the haunted car and starts to change when
"Christine" takes over his life.
Starring: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell
Director: John Carpenter
Runtime: 111 minutes
Rating: R |
 Cujo (1983)
Brutal, frightening domestic horror flick about rabid dog was adapted from Stephen
King thriller. Heart wrenching horror will get you as a poor unsuspecting dog becomes
infected with rabies and drags an unsuspecting mother and son along for the ride.
Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, Danny Pintauro
Director: Lewis Teague
Runtime: 89 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Dead Zone (1983)
High school teacher awakens from coma and finds himself psychic. This mental
thriller will please fans of psychological horror and it's a must for Walken devotees.
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams
Director: David Cronenberg
Runtime: 103 minutes
Rating: R |
 Children of the Corn (1984)
Horror film about a naive couple encountering a Nebraskan town filled with demonic
teens. Known for its cheesy special effects and laughable acting but it's a fun film to
watch if nothing else is on.
Starring: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton
Director: Fritz Kiersch
Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: R |
 Firestarter (1984)
Supernatural thriller about little girl who sets fires with her mind. Interesting
government conspiracy storyline makes for an interesting film.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Keith
Director: Mark L. Lester
Runtime: 114 minutes
Rating: R |
 Cat's Eye (1985)
These three chilling tales from Stephen King stories may be too tame for many
hard-core horror fans, but it provides some mindless entertainment.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, James Woods
Director: Lewis Teague
Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: PG-13 |
 Silver Bullet (1985)
Story of a handicapped young boy and his sister trying to discover the identity of
a werewolf in their town, along with the help of their alcoholic uncle. Adapted from the
Steven King novella.
Starring: Gary Busey, Corey Haim
Director: Dan Attias
Runtime: 95 minutes
Rating: R |
 Stand by Me (1986)
Outstanding!! A nostalgic coming-of-age drama about four 12-year-old boys'
misadventures while on a search to see a dead body. More a study of childhood friendships.
Considered a true gem by both adults and young teens for its strong characterizations,
sensitive script.
Starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix
Director: Rob Reiner
Runtime: 87 minutes
Rating: R |
 Maximum Overdrive (1986)
King's directorial debut profiles humankind's battle against machines. A comet induced
take over by all things mechanical, this movie was critically panned and considered a big
flop but we consider it a guilty pleasure.
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle
Director: Stephen King
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: R |
 Creepshow 2 (1987)
Not as great as the first one but not without it's moments such as "The Raft",
this was another anthology of three King short stories.
Starring: Lois Chiles, George Kennedy
Director: Michael Gornick
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Running Man (1987)
Prisoner competes in a violent game
show to win his freedom. Fans of the book by "Richard Bachman" will be
disappointed.
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso
Directors: Andrew Davis, Paul Michael Glaser
Runtime: 101 minutes
Rating: R |
