Stephen King Movies
The famed novelist's scary stories are a perfect fit for the big screen. Which King classic is the creepiest?
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1
The Shining
Jack Nicholson terrifies in this psychological thriller, with the aid of a creepy setting, a creepy child, and a creepy set of twins. 473 631
Jack Nicholson terrifies in this psychological thriller, with the aid of a creepy setting, a creepy child, and a creepy set of twins. 473 631
2
It
Tim Curry's razor-toothed clown provides nightmare fodder for a generation of underaged viewers. 308 580
Tim Curry's razor-toothed clown provides nightmare fodder for a generation of underaged viewers. 308 580
3
Carrie
Brian De Palma brings King's supernatural teen (Sissy Spacek) to life; proms haven't been the same since. 286 558
Brian De Palma brings King's supernatural teen (Sissy Spacek) to life; proms haven't been the same since. 286 558
4
Pet Sematary
A doctor and his family use the powers of an animal graveyard to bring their young son back to life. 283 559
A doctor and his family use the powers of an animal graveyard to bring their young son back to life. 283 559
5
Misery
A reclusive nurse (Kathy Bates) holds her favorite author (James Caan) hostage, and all manner of agony ensues. 279 535
A reclusive nurse (Kathy Bates) holds her favorite author (James Caan) hostage, and all manner of agony ensues. 279 535
6
Children of the Corn
A pair of travelers (Linda Hamilton and Peter Horton) stumble upon a chilling country town where kids slaughter adults. 147 519
A pair of travelers (Linda Hamilton and Peter Horton) stumble upon a chilling country town where kids slaughter adults. 147 519
7
Christine
Horror maven John Carpenter brings this story of a teen's obsession with his murderous convertible to life. 135 503
Horror maven John Carpenter brings this story of a teen's obsession with his murderous convertible to life. 135 503
8
Creepshow
Beloved horror director George A. Romero presents five twisted tales, one of which stars King himself. 134 482
Beloved horror director George A. Romero presents five twisted tales, one of which stars King himself. 134 482
9
Cujo
This slow-burning thriller finds a mother (Dee Wallace) and her son (Danny Pintauro) at the mercy of their rabid family pet. 117 477
This slow-burning thriller finds a mother (Dee Wallace) and her son (Danny Pintauro) at the mercy of their rabid family pet. 117 477
10
Stephen King's The Mist
Frank Darabont directs Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden in the story of a deadly fog that envelops a small town. 92 498
Frank Darabont directs Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden in the story of a deadly fog that envelops a small town. 92 498
11
1408
John Cusack plays a cynical writer forced to reconsider his views on the supernatural after a night in the spooked hotel room. 70 480
John Cusack plays a cynical writer forced to reconsider his views on the supernatural after a night in the spooked hotel room. 70 480
12
The Dead Zone
An unassuming schoolteacher (Christopher Walken) gains the ability to predict the future (including a nuclear holocaust). 47 435
An unassuming schoolteacher (Christopher Walken) gains the ability to predict the future (including a nuclear holocaust). 47 435
13
Secret Window
Johnny Depp stars in this thriller, in which an unhinged crazy (John Turturro) stalks him in the woods. 47 449
Johnny Depp stars in this thriller, in which an unhinged crazy (John Turturro) stalks him in the woods. 47 449
14
Firestarter
A young girl (Drew Barrymore) and her parents are forced to go on the lam after her pyrokinesis comes to light. 21 421
A young girl (Drew Barrymore) and her parents are forced to go on the lam after her pyrokinesis comes to light. 21 421
15
Needful Things
In this psychological thriller, an evil shopkeeper (Max von Sydow) drives a town to madness by capitalizing on their most burning desires. 20 412
In this psychological thriller, an evil shopkeeper (Max von Sydow) drives a town to madness by capitalizing on their most burning desires. 20 412
16
Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates stars as a presumed killer forced to answer to a journalist (Jennifer Jason Leigh) whose parents have been murdered. -18 398
Kathy Bates stars as a presumed killer forced to answer to a journalist (Jennifer Jason Leigh) whose parents have been murdered. -18 398
17
Sleepwalkers
King's first original screenplay, with a cameo by Clive Barker, concerns a vampiric pair who set up shop in a small town. -46 402
King's first original screenplay, with a cameo by Clive Barker, concerns a vampiric pair who set up shop in a small town. -46 402
18
Thinner
Director Tom Holland's thriller tells the tale of an average joe (Robert John Burke) who incurs the wrath of a curse-wielding gypsy crone. -48 398
Director Tom Holland's thriller tells the tale of an average joe (Robert John Burke) who incurs the wrath of a curse-wielding gypsy crone. -48 398
19
The Dark Half
Timothy Hutton plays both a successful author and his own murderous alter-ego in this moody adaptation. -89 371
Timothy Hutton plays both a successful author and his own murderous alter-ego in this moody adaptation. -89 371
20
The Night Flier
A pair of competing journalists (Miguel Ferrer and Julie Entwistle) stalk a vampiric night murderer. -128 382
A pair of competing journalists (Miguel Ferrer and Julie Entwistle) stalk a vampiric night murderer. -128 382
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