Fuller’s version of ‘Carrie’ (2002) digs into characters
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): The third “Carrie” film is a more faithful and character-driven take on King’s book.
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Fuller’s version of ‘Carrie’ (2002) digs into characters
‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ (1999) a safer, slicker take
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): When following up a classic like 1976’s “Carrie,” a tame repeat just ain’t gonna cut it.
‘Carrie’ (1976) not scary, but nonetheless great
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): De Palma and Spacek turn King’s novel into a stylish take on the twin hells of high school and religion.
King’s career starts with bloody bang in ‘Carrie’ (1974)
Stephen King flashback (Book review): King’s novel-writing career starts with a timeless classic of the teen-outsider genre.
Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ (2019) a slow burn, but worth it
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Mike Flanagan finds the middle ground between Kubrick and King in this “Shining” sequel.
Kubrick’s ‘Shining’ (1980) both simple and complex
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Stanley Kubrick’s controversial take on King’s novel can function as a scare flick or whatever you want it to be.
‘Shining’ (1977) makes bid as great American horror novel
Stephen King flashback (Book review): Mixing realism and metaphor, King taps into a family man’s descent into the hell of alcoholism.
King adaptation ‘The Outsider’ starts slow but strong
First episode impressions (TV review): “The Outsider” starts strong enough to stand out from other King adaptations.
Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2020
2020 preview: Here are 10 films and 10 television shows I’m looking forward to in the new year.
‘The Langoliers’ review
“The Langoliers” – Directed by Tom Holland, “The Langoliers” is among the elite TV movies, Stephen King movies and time-travel movies. It works much like a mystery: The plot twists and turns like a roller […]