Top 10 best movies by writer Stephen King that you should not miss

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IT

Trailer for Stephen King's Best Film - IT

"IT" is a horror film based on the novel of the same name by writer Stephen King. The series is divided into two parts: "IT" (2017) and "IT Chapter Two" (2019).

The story takes place in the town of Derry, a place haunted by a primordial demon that takes the form of a man wearing an orange shirt and has the ability to shapeshift according to the fears of children. Demons often appear in the form of a clown named Pennywise. The film focuses on a group of childhood friends called "The Losers' Club" who are hunted by Pennywise. The main characters include Bill Denbrough, a boy who lost his sister to Pennywise; Beverly Marsh, a girl who is bullied at school and has to deal with a violent family; and other members of the group.

The first part of the film focuses on the events that took place when the friends were young, while the second season focuses on their reunion as adults and having to face Pennywise once again. They must find a way to defeat Pennywise and end the nightmare the demon has caused Derry. "IT" received generally positive reviews from both audiences and critics. The film creates tense horror scenes and brings thoughts about fear, childhood, and the power of friendship.

Genre: Horror, Drama, Fantasy.

Release year: 2017.

Main actor:

Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, the ghostly clown.
Jaeden Martell as Bill Denbrough.
Finn Wolfhard as Richie Tozier.
Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh.
Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben Hanscom.
Chosen Jacobs as Mike Hanlon.
Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie Kaspbrak.
Wyatt Oleff as Stanley Uris.
Directed by: Andy Muschietti.

Screenwriters: Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga, Gary Dauberman (based on the novel by Stephen King).

Duration: Approximately 135 minutes.

America.

IMDb Score: 7.3/10

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1408

Stephen King's Best Movie Trailer - 1408

"1408" is a horror film based on the short story of the same name by writer Stephen King. The film was released in 2007 and directed by Mikael Håfström. The story revolves around Mike Enslin, a writer specializing in writing about supernatural events. He decides to investigate hotel room number 1408 at a hotel in New York City, despite many warnings about strange events and the deaths of many previous customers. Though initially disbelieving, Mike soon realizes that the room actually harbors terrifying mysteries and supernatural phenomena. He is trapped in a series of nightmarish events and must fight to survive and learn about the origins of this terrifying room.

The film creates a dramatic and haunting space with tense and suspenseful horror scenes. John Cusack plays Mike Enslin, and the film also stars Samuel L. Jackson as the hotel manager. "1408" was praised for its acting and ability to create tension and awe in the audience. "1408" offers an engaging and watchable horror experience for those who love the horror genre and want to experience a haunting story in a scary room.

Genre: Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery.

Release year: 2007.

Main actor:

John Cusack as Mike Enslin.
Samuel L. Jackson as Gerald Olin.
Mary McCormack as Lily Enslin.
Tony Shalhoub as Sam Farrell.
Len Cariou as old Mike Enslin.
Directed by: Mikael Håfström.

Screenwriters: Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski (based on a short story by Stephen King).

Duration: Approximately 104 minutes.

America.

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

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The Shining

Trailer for Stephen King's Best Movie - The Shining

"The Shining" is a popular horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1980. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The story revolves around the Torrance family, including Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and son Danny (Danny Lloyd). Jack takes a job looking after the Overlook Hotel in a remote mountain area during the winter. Looking to find inspiration for a book, Jack hopes to make the most of his lonely time at the hotel.

However, when the family arrives and begins to live at the hotel, strange and haunting supernatural events begin to occur. Danny, with his supernatural abilities, senses the presence of evil forces in the hotel. Meanwhile, Jack gradually becomes frenzied and haunted by the hotel's spooky powers, threatening the safety of his family.

"The Shining" was praised for its way of expressing the pinnacle of cinema and creating a tense horror space. Jack Nicholson's stellar performance as Jack Torrance, coupled with the film's psychological pressure and superb visuals, contributed to one of the most influential and classic horror classics in cinematic history.

Genre: Horror, Psychological, Fantasy.

Release year: 1980.

Main actor:

Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance.
Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance.
Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance.
Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann.
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick.

Screenwriters: Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson (based on the novel by Stephen King).

Duration: Approximately 146 minutes.

Country: USA, UK.

IMDb Score: 8.4/10

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The Dark Tower

Trailer for Stephen King's Best Movie - The Dark Tower

"The Dark Tower" is an adventure and fantasy film adapted from the novel series of the same name by Stephen King. The film was released in 2017 and directed by Nikolaj Arcel. The story in "The Dark Tower" revolves around the adventures of Gunslinger Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) in an apocalyptic scenario. Roland, the only surviving warrior of the Gun Society, searches for the "Black Tower", a mysterious structure located at the Center of the Universe. Roland's mission is to protect the Black Tower from the ravages of the ultimate evil force called "The Man in Black" (The Man in Black, played by Matthew McConaughey). On his journey, Roland meets Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), a boy with the ability to see and interact with parallel worlds.

"The Dark Tower" blends elements of fantasy, western and horror. The film focuses on the battle between light and darkness, the quest and the quest to save the world. Despite interest from fans of the original novel, the film was not critically acclaimed and was not commercially successful. However, Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey have been critically acclaimed for their performances in the roles of Roland and The Man in Black.

"The Dark Tower" is viewed as a plot that summarizes and blends key elements of Stephen King's long novel series, and does not fully reflect the detail and scope of the series as a whole.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action.

Release year: 2017.

Main actor:

Idris Elba as Roland Deschain / Gunslinger.
Matthew McConaughey as Walter O'Dim / Man in Black.
Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers.
Katheryn Winnick as Laurie Chambers.
Directed by: Nikolaj Arcel.

Screenwriters: Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, Anders Thomas Jensen, Nikolaj Arcel (based on the Stephen King novel series).

Duration: Approximately 95 minutes.

America.

IMDb Score: 5.6/10

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Stand by Me

Trailer for Stephen King's Best Picture - Stand by Me

"Stand by Me" is an adventure and comedy film released in 1986, based on the short story "The Body" by Stephen King. The film is directed by Rob Reiner. The story takes place in the 1950s and follows a group of four boys: Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman) and Vern (Jerry O'Connell). When a friend of theirs named Ray Brower goes missing, the group decides to cross the woods to find his body. In their adventurous journey, they face many difficulties, create memories and experience growth.

"Stand by Me" focuses on a journey of search, friendship, and loss. The film offers a realistic and touching look at childhood, companionship and the meaning of friendship. The young actors' performance in the film was appreciated and became a memorable point in their careers. "Stand by Me" is considered a classic film and is one of Stephen King's excellent works to be adapted into a film. The film delivers a profound message of friendship and becomes a work associated with memory and humanity.

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance.

Release year: 1986.

Main actor:

Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance.
River Phoenix as Chris Chambers.
Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp.
Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio.
Kiefer Sutherland as Ace Merrill.
Directed by: Rob Reiner.

Screenwriters: Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans (based on the short story "The Body" by Stephen King).

Duration: Approximately 89 minutes.

America.

IMDb Score: 8.1/10