 Salem's Lot (1979)
Decent adaptation of Stephen King's novel about vampires in a small New England town.
David Soul's acting is as wooden as a stake through the heart, but other actors and creepy
atmosphere save the film for the most part.
Starring: David Soul, James Mason
Director: Tobe Hooper
Runtime: 184 minutes
Rating: PG |
 Stephen King's Nightshift Collection (1983)
Made-for-cable anthology based on some of the novelist's lesser-known works, including
"The Boogeyman" and "The Woman in the Room". Appeals to fans of
late-night horror not bothered by low-budget productions.
Starring: Robert Rosenberg, Michael Cornelison
Director: Frank Darabont
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: Not Rated |
 Stephen King's It (1990)
Horror epic about old friends battling supernatural evil plaguing their childhood town.
The faithful adaptation should satisfy fans of King's novel; genre fans will appreciate
strong characterizations, effective chills.
Starring: Tim Reid, Richard Thomas
Director: Tommy Lee Wallace
Runtime: 193 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Sometimes They Come Back (1991)
A writer who returns to his sleepy hometown after a long absence is haunted by ghosts from
the past.
Starring: Tim Matheson, Brooke Adams
Director: Tom McLoughlin
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Tommyknockers (1993)
Lengthy TV mini-series based on Stephen King novel about malevolent aliens brainwashing
small Maine town. Typical made-for-TV movie, although it does stick close to the original
story line.
Starring: Jimmy Smits, Marg Helgenberger
Director: John Power
Runtime: 120 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Stand (1994)
Excellent sci-fi miniseries about the survivors of worldwide killer flu epidemic
confronting a malevolent demon. Interesting story line, good characters. This movie
exposed Gary Sinise to the masses.
Starring: Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald
Director: Mick Garris
Runtime: 360 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Stephen King's The Langoliers (1995)
A chilling tale of airplane passengers who have slipped through a time portal. Makes you
wonder where time goes after we are done with it. Has a happy, upbeat ending that I could
have done without.
Starring: Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell
Director: Tom Holland
Runtime: 180 minutes
Rating: Not Rated |
 Quicksilver
Highway (1997)
TV adaptation of
short stories "The Body Politic" by Clive Barker and "Chattering
Teeth" by Steven King. Laskluster production but worth watching once.
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Matt Frewer
Director: Mick Garris
Runtime: 100 minutes
Rating: R |
 The Shining (1998)
Remake directed by King of his classic story of ghosts, insanity and isolation at a
Colorado hotel. Filmed at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado where King was staying
when he came up with the idea for the story. Not Available On Tape As Yet
Director: Stephen King
Starring: Rebecca DeMorney, Stephen Webber
Runtime: 240 minutes minus commercials
Rating: NA |
 Storm of the Century (1999)
Not taken from a book but a teleplay done by King for TV, a fearsome stranger terrorizess
a small Maine town. Some found it too long, but King's devotees may find much to enjoy.
Starring: Timothy Daly, Colm Feore
Director: Craig R. Baxley
Runtime: 300 minutes
Rating: Not Rated |
