Best Stephen King Adaptation - Page 3

ekent · 03-03-2006, 03:14 PM

I think the best film was The Shining but the best adaptation was Carrie, followed by Pet Cemetery. (vote went to Carrie)

BTW, where the hell is Pet Cemetery?

Workshed · 03-03-2006, 03:25 PM

Stand By Me
The Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile

All his best book-to-film adaptations, although I'd agree that The Body is the only one out of the above three that has horror elements (even if The Green Mile has some surprisingly supernatural elements).

My vote went to Misery, although I believe The Shining is the best film out of the choices. But even King has said that The Shining isn't a great adaptation of his work--although he digs the film.

Myron Breck · 03-03-2006, 07:45 PM

I still have yet to read "The Dark Half" or "Needful Things" or "Misery" yet, so I am not sure how well the films are adapted.
I went with CHRISTINE. From what I recall, it followed pretty closely to the book and had that great "John Carpenter feeling" his films had back in the 80s.
CUJO would have taken the prize if it weren't for the altered ending, which surprised and moved me after catching the cinematic last frame while flipping channels. I was totally unprepared. I loved it.

Bobbywoodhogan · 03-03-2006, 08:00 PM

My vote goes to Salem's Lot I also really like Needful Things, Cats Eye, Christine, Creepshow and both versions of the Shining.

03-04-2006, 05:55 AM

Dead Zone. Cronenberg + King + Walken = Gold.

Creepshow's actually my favorite movie of the choices but it's not really an adaptation of a previous King work.

_pi_ · 03-04-2006, 01:26 PM

Talking about The Dead Zone. I've had the DVD for several months now, still wrapped in plastic, and I've kind of been saving it for until after I read the book. However, the book appears to be the only King novel completely unavailable in Iceland, so I ordered it from Amazon. But I'm dying to see the film now ... I can't really wait!

Should I wait or should I just watch the film and read the book later?

Stige · 03-04-2006, 01:43 PM

carrie all the way. The only King movie that was better than the book IMHO

YottNik · 03-04-2006, 02:10 PM

Christine with The Shining a close second.

ekent · 03-04-2006, 02:19 PM

I'm still wondering why Pet Cemetary didn't make the list

walkingdude · 03-04-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ekent

I'm still wondering why Pet Cemetary didn't make the list

The Stand should be there too.

03-04-2006, 03:16 PM

Carrie...even over the Dead Zone and Christine. Strangely enough.

LivingDeadMafia · 03-04-2006, 04:16 PM

I went with Carrie as the best adaptaion, though My Favourites are The Shinning, Christine, Carrie and the Shawshank Redemption.

also since this is for the best adaptation Sleepwalkers (what a horrible film!!!) was writen for the screen therefor was not an adaptation, as with creepshow (which was Great!).

Myron Breck · 03-05-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _pi_

Should I wait or should I just watch the film and read the book later?

I would recommend reading the book first--that's what I did. I enjoyed both, although the few things that they had to leave out of the film were missed.

Workshed · 03-05-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ekent

I'm still wondering why Pet Cemetary didn't make the list

only because you brought it up again...it's "Pet Sematary."

Chad · 03-07-2006, 10:17 AM

Jesus, talk about hard choices!

Being a John Carpenter fan I went with "Christine".

Honestly, if you asked me this same question again, I'd probably come up with a different answer.

View Poll Results: What is the best Stephen King horror adaptation?
Carrie	29	19.08%
Cat's Eye	1	0.66%
Children of the Corn	2	1.32%
Christine	8	5.26%
Creepshow	8	5.26%
Cujo	4	2.63%
The Dark Half	1	0.66%
The Dead Zone	19	12.50%
Firestarter	0	0%
Graveyard Shift	0	0%
Maximum Overdrive	2	1.32%
Misery	12	7.89%
Needful Things	2	1.32%
The Night Flier	0	0%
Salem's Lot	12	7.89%
The Shining	46	30.26%
Silver Bullet	5	3.29%
Sleepwalkers	1	0.66%
Thinner	0	0%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

03-03-2006, 03:14 PM	#31
ekent The Lord's Arm of Justice Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North California, South Alabam, and little towns all around this land Posts: 2,303	I think the best film was The Shining but the best adaptation was Carrie, followed by Pet Cemetery. (vote went to Carrie) BTW, where the hell is Pet Cemetery? __________________ PROFONDO CINEMA PODCAST (new show every Wednesday) DVDs - LPs - Laserdiscs - Night of the Living Dead Tribute - Martin Tribute - Mall of the Dead

03-03-2006, 03:25 PM	#32
Workshed Hear Our Satan Prayer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,716	Stand By Me The Shawshank Redemption The Green Mile All his best book-to-film adaptations, although I'd agree that The Body is the only one out of the above three that has horror elements (even if The Green Mile has some surprisingly supernatural elements). My vote went to Misery, although I believe The Shining is the best film out of the choices. But even King has said that The Shining isn't a great adaptation of his work--although he digs the film. Last edited by Workshed; 03-03-2006 at 03:27 PM.

03-03-2006, 07:45 PM	#33
Myron Breck BOO!!! Gotcha! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,592	I still have yet to read "The Dark Half" or "Needful Things" or "Misery" yet, so I am not sure how well the films are adapted. I went with CHRISTINE. From what I recall, it followed pretty closely to the book and had that great "John Carpenter feeling" his films had back in the 80s. CUJO would have taken the prize if it weren't for the altered ending, which surprised and moved me after catching the cinematic last frame while flipping channels. I was totally unprepared. I loved it. __________________ The reason I'm poor... "In this Age of Grand Illusion, you walked into my life out of my dreams..."

03-03-2006, 08:00 PM	#34
Bobbywoodhogan HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,441	My vote goes to Salem's Lot I also really like Needful Things, Cats Eye, Christine, Creepshow and both versions of the Shining. __________________ Check out my opening credits for my upcoming fan film "Friday the 13th - The Possession" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpT6L7LX1xI

03-04-2006, 05:55 AM	#35
Herbert_West Guest Posts: n/a	Dead Zone. Cronenberg + King + Walken = Gold. Creepshow's actually my favorite movie of the choices but it's not really an adaptation of a previous King work.

03-04-2006, 01:26 PM	#36
_pi_ Peace, bitch Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,620	Talking about The Dead Zone. I've had the DVD for several months now, still wrapped in plastic, and I've kind of been saving it for until after I read the book. However, the book appears to be the only King novel completely unavailable in Iceland, so I ordered it from Amazon. But I'm dying to see the film now ... I can't really wait! Should I wait or should I just watch the film and read the book later? __________________ "Compared to her I'm just some bland, flappy hausfrau." Baby, there ain't nothing good about this goodbye.

03-04-2006, 01:43 PM	#37
Stige HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 1,234	carrie all the way. The only King movie that was better than the book IMHO __________________ http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/StigE

03-04-2006, 02:10 PM	#38
YottNik Pay the price! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BFE, Ohio Posts: 2,003	Christine with The Shining a close second. __________________ The Strip is my playground. "Those who know what's best for us Must rise and save us from ourselves." -- Peart "They call me Slick."

03-04-2006, 02:19 PM	#39
ekent The Lord's Arm of Justice Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North California, South Alabam, and little towns all around this land Posts: 2,303	I'm still wondering why Pet Cemetary didn't make the list __________________ PROFONDO CINEMA PODCAST (new show every Wednesday) DVDs - LPs - Laserdiscs - Night of the Living Dead Tribute - Martin Tribute - Mall of the Dead

03-04-2006, 03:16 PM	#41
sacateca Guest Posts: n/a	Carrie...even over the Dead Zone and Christine. Strangely enough.

03-04-2006, 04:16 PM	#42
LivingDeadMafia Stalker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Haddonfield (canada) Posts: 352	I went with Carrie as the best adaptaion, though My Favourites are The Shinning, Christine, Carrie and the Shawshank Redemption. also since this is for the best adaptation Sleepwalkers (what a horrible film!!!) was writen for the screen therefor was not an adaptation, as with creepshow (which was Great!). __________________ "Blood Hungry, Cannibalistic Unfit Family Ties" My DVDs

03-07-2006, 10:17 AM	#45
Chad Stalker Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Somewhere Hot Scoville Units: 1,000,000 Posts: 161	Jesus, talk about hard choices! Being a John Carpenter fan I went with "Christine". Honestly, if you asked me this same question again, I'd probably come up with a different answer. __________________ \| DVD Profiler Collection \| October Horror Movie Challenge 7

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