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. 466 624
Jack Nicholson terrifies in this psychological thriller, with the aid of a creepy setting, a creepy child, and a creepy set of twins. 466 624
2
It
Tim Curry's razor-toothed clown provides nightmare fodder for a generation of underaged viewers. 310 576
Tim Curry's razor-toothed clown provides nightmare fodder for a generation of underaged viewers. 310 576
3
Carrie
Brian De Palma brings King's supernatural teen (Sissy Spacek) to life; proms haven't been the same since. 286 554
Brian De Palma brings King's supernatural teen (Sissy Spacek) to life; proms haven't been the same since. 286 554
4
Pet Sematary
A doctor and his family use the powers of an animal graveyard to bring their young son back to life. 284 554
A doctor and his family use the powers of an animal graveyard to bring their young son back to life. 284 554
5
Misery
A reclusive nurse (Kathy Bates) holds her favorite author (James Caan) hostage, and all manner of agony ensues. 275 529
A reclusive nurse (Kathy Bates) holds her favorite author (James Caan) hostage, and all manner of agony ensues. 275 529
6
Children of the Corn
A pair of travelers (Linda Hamilton and Peter Horton) stumble upon a chilling country town where kids slaughter adults. 147 515
A pair of travelers (Linda Hamilton and Peter Horton) stumble upon a chilling country town where kids slaughter adults. 147 515
7
Christine
Horror maven John Carpenter brings this story of a teen's obsession with his murderous convertible to life. 132 500
Horror maven John Carpenter brings this story of a teen's obsession with his murderous convertible to life. 132 500
8
Creepshow
Beloved horror director George A. Romero presents five twisted tales, one of which stars King himself. 132 478
Beloved horror director George A. Romero presents five twisted tales, one of which stars King himself. 132 478
9
Cujo
This slow-burning thriller finds a mother (Dee Wallace) and her son (Danny Pintauro) at the mercy of their rabid family pet. 117 475
This slow-burning thriller finds a mother (Dee Wallace) and her son (Danny Pintauro) at the mercy of their rabid family pet. 117 475
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. 93 495
Frank Darabont directs Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden in the story of a deadly fog that envelops a small town. 93 495
11
1408
John Cusack plays a cynical writer forced to reconsider his views on the supernatural after a night in the spooked hotel room. 73 477
John Cusack plays a cynical writer forced to reconsider his views on the supernatural after a night in the spooked hotel room. 73 477
12
Secret Window
Johnny Depp stars in this thriller, in which an unhinged crazy (John Turturro) stalks him in the woods. 49 447
Johnny Depp stars in this thriller, in which an unhinged crazy (John Turturro) stalks him in the woods. 49 447
13
The Dead Zone
An unassuming schoolteacher (Christopher Walken) gains the ability to predict the future (including a nuclear holocaust). 47 431
An unassuming schoolteacher (Christopher Walken) gains the ability to predict the future (including a nuclear holocaust). 47 431
14
Firestarter
A young girl (Drew Barrymore) and her parents are forced to go on the lam after her pyrokinesis comes to light. 22 418
A young girl (Drew Barrymore) and her parents are forced to go on the lam after her pyrokinesis comes to light. 22 418
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. 21 409
In this psychological thriller, an evil shopkeeper (Max von Sydow) drives a town to madness by capitalizing on their most burning desires. 21 409
16
Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates stars as a presumed killer forced to answer to a journalist (Jennifer Jason Leigh) whose parents have been murdered. -17 395
Kathy Bates stars as a presumed killer forced to answer to a journalist (Jennifer Jason Leigh) whose parents have been murdered. -17 395
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. -44 400
King's first original screenplay, with a cameo by Clive Barker, concerns a vampiric pair who set up shop in a small town. -44 400
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. -46 396
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. -46 396
19
The Dark Half
Timothy Hutton plays both a successful author and his own murderous alter-ego in this moody adaptation. -89 369
Timothy Hutton plays both a successful author and his own murderous alter-ego in this moody adaptation. -89 369
20
The Night Flier
A pair of competing journalists (Miguel Ferrer and Julie Entwistle) stalk a vampiric night murderer. -126 380
A pair of competing journalists (Miguel Ferrer and Julie Entwistle) stalk a vampiric night murderer. -126 380
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