The Best Stephen King Adaptation Is The One The Author Hated The Most

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The Best Stephen King Adaptation Is The One The Author Hated The Most

Adapting a book into a live-action film has a 50% chance of success – perhaps even less when it’s a Stephen King story. The author’s tales feature layers and textures that don’t always translate onto the big screen. Half the story could be missing if the chosen director isn’t capable of digging through the narrative weeds to find the subtle nuances that make all the difference. Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, tackled…