[theguitarist]

Anyone else read any of this guys books or seen his movies? Obviously being in the book section we should talk more about his books.

I finished his book Misery the other day. It was very, very well written, and although the story was lacking in some parts it was a very good read. I'm currently reading his book The Shining it hasn't gotten into it yet, so I can't really judge.

[loladin]

Originally Posted by theguitarist

Anyone else read any of this guys books or seen his movies? Obviously being in the book section we should talk more about his books.

I finished his book Misery the other day. It was very, very well written, and although the story was lacking in some parts it was a very good read. I'm currently reading his book The Shining it hasn't gotten into it yet, so I can't really judge.

Misery had one of the best film adaptations, though the book was still great. I personally find that 'Cell' was great, with everyone who uses cell phones turning into rampaging phsychotic maniacs hell bent on killing everything.

[theguitarist]

Yeah I have read Cell. Not a bad book, but not extremely exciting. I though Misery was really great, I can't wait to see the movie I've heard its very awesome by numerous people.

[bloodbath&beyond65]

I love Stephen King and i have at least 20 of his books

[Saintnight]

His movie "The Fog" was really messed up. Good though

[Draconis479]

I would have to say that Stephen King is one of my favorite authors. I think that so far The Stand is my favorite that I've read. At the moment I'm working my way through The Dark Tower series. Just finished Wolves of the Calla and awaiting the next book to come into the local library, Praise God and The Man Jesus for the library.

[Draconis479]

Originally Posted by kerrod8

Hey Draconis479 i agree with you about the dark tower series. The Gunslinger (the 1st books in the series) was the first Stephen King book i ever read.

Tis a good place a start. Now I'm curious as to whether you read the revised version The Gunslinger. If it was the unrevised version, well then if thats not a trial by fire into Stephen King's novels I don't know what is. I'm not knocking the book, but I couldn't get through the unrevised version. Although I'd have to say my favorite out of the Dark Tower series is the second book Drawing of the Three.

[Ze-Pirate!!]

Carrie has to be one of my favorite books and one great film. I loved The Shining, and IT. Misery is also really good, and I am currently reading Insomnia which is awesome so far. (:

[fgplayer]

I think Stephen King is a very good author.

[Naughty-Girl]

This guy is a good author, very gripping tales.

Yet I have only ever seen one of his movies, as I'm not a good horror fan and I mistakenly walked in on my sister watching his classical movie, "IT" when I was about 8. Needless to say I was kind of turned off from the movies from then on.

On the other hand I found the Dark Tower series hard to put down.

[CoolestGuyAround]

I think he's a rly good writer.

[NoE]

I owe it to Stephen King, for writing the book of my favorite movie, The Shawshank Redemption, in fact, I watched it last night, I can watch it over and over and never get sick of it.
Heres a list I found of movies based on the work of Stephen King:

Stephen King Movies, including major motion pictures and smaller works, listed by year:

* 1976 - Carrie
* 1979 - Salem's Lot
* 1980 - The Shining
* 1982 - Creepshow (Five short films: "Father's Day," "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill," "Something to Tide You Over," "The Crate," and "They're Creeping Up On You")
* 1982 - The Boogeyman (short film)
* 1983 - Cujo
* 1983 - The Dead Zone
* 1983 - Christine
* 1983 - Disciples of the Crow (short film)
* 1983 - The Woman in the Room (short film)
* 1984 - Children of the Corn
* 1984 - Firestarter
* 1985 - Cat's Eye (Three short films: "Quitters, Inc.," "The Ledge," and "The General")
* 1985 - Silver Bullet
* 1985 - Stephen King's Nightshift Collection (Two short films: "The Woman in the Room" and "The Boogeyman")
* 1985 - Word Processor of the Gods (episode of Tales from the Darkside)
* 1986 - Gramma (episode of The Twilight Zone)
* 1986 - Maximum Overdrive
* 1986 - Stand By Me
* 1987 - Creepshow 2 (Three short films: "Old Chief Wood'n'head," "The Raft," and "The Hitchhiker")
* 1987 - A Return to Salem's Lot
* 1987 - The Running Man
* 1987 - The Last Rung on the Ladder (short film)
* 1987 - Sorry, Right Number (episode of Tales from the Darkside)
* 1989 - Pet Sematary
* 1990 - The Cat From Hell (short film)
* 1990 - Graveyard Shift
* 1990 - It (TV mini-series)
* 1990 - Misery
* 1990 - The Moving Finger (Monsters episode)
* 1991 - Golden Years (TV miniseries)
* 1991 - Sometimes They Come Back
* 1992 - Sleepwalkers
* 1993 - The Dark Half
* 1993 - Needful Things
* 1993 - The Tommyknockers (miniseries)
* 1993 - Chinga (episode of The X-files)
* 1994 - The Shawshank Redemption
* 1994 - The Stand (miniseries)
* 1995 - The Langoliers (miniseries)
* 1995 - The Mangler
* 1995 - Dolores Claiborne
* 1995 - Stephen King's Nightshift Collection
* 1996 - Thinner
* 1997 - The Shining (TV miniseries)
* 1997 - Ghosts (music video)
* 1997 - The Night Flier (HBO Movie)
* 1997 - Quicksilver Highway (segment Chattery Teeth)
* 1997 - Trucks (TV Remake of Maximum Overdrive)
* 1998 - Apt Pupil
* 1999 - The Green Mile
* 1999 - The Rage: Carrie 2
* 1999 - Storm of the Century (TV miniseries)
* 1999 - Llamadas (short film)
* 2000 - Paranoid(short film)
* 2001 - Hearts in Atlantis
* 2001 - Strawberry Spring (short film)
* 2002 - Rose Red (TV miniseries)
* 2002 - The Dead Zone (TV Series)
* 2002 - Night Surf (short film)
* 2002 - Rainy Season (short film)
* 2002 - Carrie (TV movie remake)
* 2003 - Dreamcatcher
* 2003 - The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (TV movie)
* 2003 - Autopsy Room Four (short film)
* 2003 - Here There Be Tygers (short film)
* 2003 - The Man in the Black Suit (short film)
* 2004 - Secret Window
* 2004 - Kingdom Hospital (TV series)
* 2004 - Salem's Lot (TV miniseries)
* 2004 - Luckey Quarter (short film)
* 2004 - The Secret Transit Codes of America's Highways (short film)
* 2004 - All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (short film)
* 2004 - Riding the Bullet
* 2005 - I Know What You Need (short film)
* 2006 - Desperation (TV miniseries)
* 2006 - Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the stories of Stephen King
* 2006 - Suffer the Little Children (short film)
* 2007 - 1408
* 2007 - The Mist

[By Reason of Insanity]

Originally Posted by Saintnight

His movie "The Fog" was really messed up. Good though

This sounds silly, but wasn't it called "The Mist"? I watched that recently and i do recall it was called The Mist. Not to spoil it but the ending was very unpredictable and amusing.

I haven't been able to get a hold of any Stephen King novels which annoys and frustrates me, ive seen a lot of the film adaptations, The Shinning, The Shawshank Redemption, IT and Christine. I thought all those movies were top class entertainment and viewing, Very good stuff indeed.

Can't wait to get into more detail and let my imagination run loose with the books though!

[speeneags]

thanks a lot for this

[NZduklvr]

Yea, ive started reading Cell, and read It. Woah........ Scary stuff

[Neon Goddess]

I love Stephen King,he's the best. My favourite books of his are:
Carrie

Pet Sematary

Cujo

Christine

[bobbyketchup]

it wasn't that long ago that I finished reading my first king book, the stand. I loved it, just not sure which one I should look at as my 2nd one of his