10 Most Underrated Stephen King Adaptations
This week marks the milestone birthday of Stephen King, the diamond jubilee of one of America’s most popular, prolific and accomplished writers. Snobs may unfairly dismiss his work, but they cannot ignore his influence. Even if you’ve never flipped through one of King’s many bestsellers, you’re certainly familiar with his work, and film and television adaptations of his novels and short stories are true cinematic classics ( Carrie , The Shining , The Stand) . By Me , Misery , The Shawshank Redemption , etc.), as well as a few … less good films.
Among King’s adaptations, from the great to the terrible, there’s an interesting middle ground: films that aren’t masterpieces, but aren’t hideous either. Movies that may not work in every way but contain elements that make them watchable and fun. Some of these films are hidden gems with established cult audiences, others are midnight movies…the kind of movies that are perfect for late-night viewing. From giant rats to killer machines, here are some of the best.