All Films Based on Stephen King Novels
- Carrie (1976) R | 98 min | Horror, Mystery.
- The Shining (1980) R | 146 min | Drama, Horror.
- Creepshow (1982) R | 120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror.
- Cujo (1983) R | 93 min | Horror, Thriller.
- The Dead Zone (1983)
- Christine (1983)
- Children of the Corn (1984)
- Firestarter (1984)
How many of Stephen Kings books became movies?
In 2017, the website LitHub concluded that 34 Stephen King works had been turned into movies, from 1976’s Carrie through 2017’s It, including more than two dozen adaptations of his novels or novellas. That makes him the living author with the most film adaptations.
What is the best Stephen King movie adaptation?
All Stephen King Movies Ranked
- #8. Dolores Claiborne (1995) 84% #8.
- #7. The Shining (1980) 84% #7.
- #6. It (2017) 86% #6.
- #5. The Dead Zone (1983) 90% #5.
- #4. Misery (1990) 90% #4.
- #3. Stand by Me (1986) 91% #3.
- #2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 91% #2.
- #1. Carrie (1976) 93% #1.
What was the first Stephen King novel to be adapted for the movies?
“Carrie” was the first Stephen King novel adapted into a movie. It is the first of more than 100 film and television productions adapted from, or based on, the published works of King. “Carrie” is a 1976 American supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay written by Lawrence D.
What is Stephen King’s scariest movie?
The 10 Scariest Stephen King Movies Ever, Ranked
- The Shining (1980) King famously hates director Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of The Shining.
- Cujo (1983)
- Misery (1990)
- Pet Sematary (1989)
- The Mist (2007)
- Carrie (1976)
- 1408 (2007)
- Christine (1983)
What is the latest Stephen King movie?
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | ||
| 2019 | Pet Sematary | Based on the novel of the same name. |
| It Chapter Two | Based on the novel of the same name. | |
| In the Tall Grass | Based on the novella of the same name, co-authored with his son, Joe Hill. |
What is Stephen King’s new movie called?
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | ||
| 2019 | It Chapter Two | Based on the novel of the same name. |
| In the Tall Grass | Based on the novella of the same name, co-authored with his son, Joe Hill. | |
| Doctor Sleep | Based on the novel of the same name. |
Is Dr sleep the sequel to The Shining?
Doctor Sleep is a 2013 horror novel by American writer Stephen King and the sequel to his 1977 novel The Shining.
Did Stephen King like The Shining?
Although The Shining, which was written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time, author Stephen King has been public about his dislike for the film since its release.
What movie could Stephen King not finish?
The Blair Witch Project
Something about holding a physical VHS tape and putting it into a VCR, and then watching an hour and a half of creepy found footage must have given a more impactful experience than watching it on a laptop. Stephen King said that the thing about The Blair Witch Project is that it looked at felt real.
