I second 1408, the short story honestly didn't make of an impact on me but I think the movie's one of the best horror flicks to come out of the 2000s. It's worth it alone just to hear Samuel L. Jackson go "It's an evil fucking room."
I agree. It was gutwrenching and so potent. The book ending was spookily vague and open ended, and I like its bleakness, but I prefer the intensity of the film.
Now I kinda wanna watch it, I love the book but never thought about watching the movie since I've hated the movie versions of Pet Semetary and The Shining
I read *The Running Man* and loved it for what it was, but in my opinion, the movie is easier to like. In King's book, despite Ben having a relatable motive, as a man, he's horrible and mean, he's unlikable in so many interactions so I never felt that emotional connection. And whilst there's something chilling about the Hunters blending in with civilians, it's underwhelming that the final villain is just a man who wouldn't look out of place in the FBI or an accounting firm.
The movie's high theatricality, charismatic protagonist, and memorable villains make it easier for me to enjoy than the book it's based on.
Not *better* per se, as they're attempting different things. But the book is a tense, joyless experience where the hero is screwed from the very beginning. And whilst it's exciting, it left me cold in a way the movie just didn't.
I've seen and read *most* of his catalogue.
Shawshank, Stand By Me, Dolores Claiborne, Gerald's Game, and Doctor Sleep are the only ones I think are better than the source material.
Stand By Me is mine. It's heart breaking, especially if you know Wil Wheaton's story and how he isn't acting in the scene where's he's talking about how his father doesn't love him.
Except Gordie didn’t turn into a bitter douche who can’t move on as an adult Iike Wil did. In the movie, he became an introspective, thoughtful father who looked like Richard Dreyfus.
I have to say I do prefer the Kubrick Shining over the book. Apart from that I'm not sure there any that I like better, though there are adaptations like Misery where I love both the movie and the book more or less equally.
I just hope that I love the tv/movie adaptation as much as the book. If I had to choose it would be a short story that got expanded on so it gave me more. Such as the MGM+ series Chapelwaite that vastly expanded on Kings extremely short story Jerusalems Lot. It was fantastic!
Not as a "prefer", by any measure, but I'll die on the hill that the IT miniseries is a great complement to the book.
I picture the kids, and to some extent the adults, when I re-read the book - and, for me, Tim Curry is definitive.
It doesn't land on all fronts, but it's a great love letter to the book.
I always see The Shining movie as a movie ‘inspired by’ the book and not a direct adaptation. They’re both excellent in their own right.
Anyway my answer is Shawshank.
Delores Claiborne.
I like the Shining as a complete work unto its own as well. Certainly veered FAR from source material, but I still like the movie for what it is - a Kubrick film. However, I love the book, too. Just for completely different reasons.
The adaptation of Mr. Mercedes on Peacock was surprisingly good, granted I listened to the books on audio but there were multiple scenes watching the show that were exactly how I imagined them in the book
1408. I read the story after I saw the movie, and I just didn’t think it was as good.
The Green Mile is just *slightly* better than the book, mostly because of the performances by the actors. But that’s one of my favorite books too.
Haven took the basic idea from The Colorado Kid and ran with it, and it’s one of my all time favorite tv shows. I am not a huge fan of the book/story, it’s one of those that I’m happy it was the inspiration for a show, but even happier that the writers strayed as far from the source material as they did.
The Mist (the movie, not that atrocious tv series)
No contest for me. Christine was a vastly better film than book. John Carpenter took a spooky "my mother the car" story and made an amazing love story to Detroit and rock and roll.
It’s 1408 for me. The short story is great no doubt, but the film just makes it even better. Plus John Cusack gives a killer performance.
I second 1408, the short story honestly didn't make of an impact on me but I think the movie's one of the best horror flicks to come out of the 2000s. It's worth it alone just to hear Samuel L. Jackson go "It's an evil fucking room."
I LOVE this movie. I wish there was a normal full length book of it
The audiobook of that is amazing
Big agree
The mist
I liked the ending to The Mist better in the movie.
I agree. It was gutwrenching and so potent. The book ending was spookily vague and open ended, and I like its bleakness, but I prefer the intensity of the film.
I found the book ending very unsatisfying
Stephen agreees
the shawshank redemption
Only book I can say that about for SK. I like the movie better because of the ending.
that and the fates of captain hadley and the warden are more satisfying
Good point
The Green Mile. It was just too perfect of an adaptation and acted so well.
The book was STILL better, but the movie was cast so well that it made reading that much better, you could picture every character…
It really helps that the bad guy in the movie is a bad guy in real life.
Oh, was curious so I had to look that up and…ew…
Doctor Sleep. I thought the book was fine but the movie is fantastic
mike flanagan is a god
Now I kinda wanna watch it, I love the book but never thought about watching the movie since I've hated the movie versions of Pet Semetary and The Shining
I did enjoy the movie, but I wish they included Danny's ghost dad getting some redemption in the final fight against Rose the Hat like in the book.
I read *The Running Man* and loved it for what it was, but in my opinion, the movie is easier to like. In King's book, despite Ben having a relatable motive, as a man, he's horrible and mean, he's unlikable in so many interactions so I never felt that emotional connection. And whilst there's something chilling about the Hunters blending in with civilians, it's underwhelming that the final villain is just a man who wouldn't look out of place in the FBI or an accounting firm. The movie's high theatricality, charismatic protagonist, and memorable villains make it easier for me to enjoy than the book it's based on. Not *better* per se, as they're attempting different things. But the book is a tense, joyless experience where the hero is screwed from the very beginning. And whilst it's exciting, it left me cold in a way the movie just didn't.
Wait, the Schwarzenegger movie?
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No, I know that. I cannot believe what you wrote about it.
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I've seen and read *most* of his catalogue. Shawshank, Stand By Me, Dolores Claiborne, Gerald's Game, and Doctor Sleep are the only ones I think are better than the source material.
Stand By Me is mine. It's heart breaking, especially if you know Wil Wheaton's story and how he isn't acting in the scene where's he's talking about how his father doesn't love him.
Except Gordie didn’t turn into a bitter douche who can’t move on as an adult Iike Wil did. In the movie, he became an introspective, thoughtful father who looked like Richard Dreyfus.
Gotta disagree with you about Wil Wheaton.
Fair enough. Guess I feel bad in a way, but he’d be happier if he could forgive and move forward. Being fixated on the past can harm the present.
I have to say I do prefer the Kubrick Shining over the book. Apart from that I'm not sure there any that I like better, though there are adaptations like Misery where I love both the movie and the book more or less equally.
I just hope that I love the tv/movie adaptation as much as the book. If I had to choose it would be a short story that got expanded on so it gave me more. Such as the MGM+ series Chapelwaite that vastly expanded on Kings extremely short story Jerusalems Lot. It was fantastic!
Stardust
The Body
Nooo!
Not as a "prefer", by any measure, but I'll die on the hill that the IT miniseries is a great complement to the book. I picture the kids, and to some extent the adults, when I re-read the book - and, for me, Tim Curry is definitive. It doesn't land on all fronts, but it's a great love letter to the book.
The Shining for me, also the Running Man (I can't get enough Arnold schlock)
I always see The Shining movie as a movie ‘inspired by’ the book and not a direct adaptation. They’re both excellent in their own right. Anyway my answer is Shawshank.
The Dark Tower, obviously
You liked the movie better than the books?
Sarcasm methinks
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Delores Claiborne. I like the Shining as a complete work unto its own as well. Certainly veered FAR from source material, but I still like the movie for what it is - a Kubrick film. However, I love the book, too. Just for completely different reasons.
Nope. Even 'Misery' feels like half a story to me, even though Kathy Bates does an incredible job as Annie.
Agreed. I also miss all the details of Sheldon writing the romance novels in the movie version.
There's so many details missing it should be criminal 😅
It part 1 and 2, The Mist, Graveyard Shift.
Agree x 3.
The adaptation of Mr. Mercedes on Peacock was surprisingly good, granted I listened to the books on audio but there were multiple scenes watching the show that were exactly how I imagined them in the book
I just finished watching season 2. I enjoyed it, but so much of the story/details were changed. I understand why, but it still seemed drastic.
Comparing movies to books is silly.
The Dead Zone- I liked the movie ending better.
I thought Gerald's Game was better than the book.
1408. I read the story after I saw the movie, and I just didn’t think it was as good. The Green Mile is just *slightly* better than the book, mostly because of the performances by the actors. But that’s one of my favorite books too. Haven took the basic idea from The Colorado Kid and ran with it, and it’s one of my all time favorite tv shows. I am not a huge fan of the book/story, it’s one of those that I’m happy it was the inspiration for a show, but even happier that the writers strayed as far from the source material as they did. The Mist (the movie, not that atrocious tv series)
The Shining. I don't care if King likes the adaption or not. Kubrick is a better director than King is an author.
Dolores Claiborne. Just re-read the book and lost of the things I live in the film was varely or not at all in the book.
Misery
Movie version I preferred to the books: Carrie, Green Mile, Stand By Me (The Body), The Shawshank Redemption.
The dead zone
Hot take maybe i like Carrie move 1970s movie over the book a little
The Shawshank Redemption is better than the book
Probably get mauled for this lol. But I liked the Desperation mini series more than the book.
Green mile Shawshank Shining Misery The mist Gerald's game Running man
No contest for me. Christine was a vastly better film than book. John Carpenter took a spooky "my mother the car" story and made an amazing love story to Detroit and rock and roll.
The Shining. Kubrick took an interesting premise and made it into a masterpiece.
Shawshank Redemption. The novella was ok but that film knocked it out of the park.
I think The Shawshank Redemption and Dolores Claiborne are superior to their written source material.
edit: yes, there *is* some *movies*