If you’re in search of some creepy, crawly horrors to watch this Halloween, you might want to check the catalog ofStephen King.Since 1982, King’s horror novels have been adapted into films, starting with 1982’sCreepshowbased on his short stories Weeds and The Crate to the most recent 2022 remake of his 1980 novel Firestarter.
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With memorable characters like Pennywise, Carrie, and Jack Torrance becoming horror icons, there are plenty of hit Stephen King films to choose from on streaming services or during a popular scary movie marathon this spooky season.
‘The Shining’ (1980) - Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video
The Shiningis home to one of themost iconic horror movie scenesin history thanks to the character Jack Torrance, who moves into the eerie Overlook Hotel with his wife and son Danny, and begins to unravel as he uncovers the hotel’s haunting secrets.
The 1980 film starringJack NicholsonandShelley Duvallis available on three popular streaming services - Netflix, HBO Max, andPrime Video.
‘It’ (2017) - Netflix
Itis the 2017 remake of the 1990 miniseries based on King’s scariest book character: Pennywise. The film follows a group of misfit teens who arehaunted by the paranormal clownin the small town of Derry, Maine.
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The 2017 film recently became available for streaming onNetflixjust in time for Halloween,with its 2019 sequelIt: Chapter Twoavailable onHBO Max.
‘Carrie’ (1976) - Shudder, Prime Video, AMC FearFest
Carriefollows a teenage girl who must navigate life in high school while also maintaining her telekinetic powers untila prom night pranksends her into a frenzy, unleashing her powers for the whole school to see.
The 1976 film can be found on the horror streaming serviceShudder,Prime Video and airing duringAMC’sFearFeston October 1st, 9th, and 21st, 2022. Its 2013 remake starringChloë Grace Moretzstreams on Netflix.
‘Christine’ (1983) - Prime Video, AMC FearFest
Only Stephen King could turn a 1958 Plymouth Fury into a serial killer. The titular character ofChristineis Arnie’s new car, which gets defaced by Arnie’s nemesis and gets its revenge by killing off each and every bully.
Christinecan be watched on Prime Video, and is set to air during AMC’s FearFest on October 9th, 2022 during a programming block titled Stephen King Classics, with other airings on October 15th and 21st, 2022.
‘Firestarter’ (1984), ‘Firestarter’ (2022) - Prime Video, AMC FearFest
Firestarterstarred a 10-year-oldDrew Barrymoreas Charlie McGee in the 1984 film adaption about a little girl who possesses the dangerous power of starting fires with her mind. In 2022,Zac EfronandRyan Kiera Armstrongstarred in a remake.
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Both versions of the film can be found on Prime Video, while the original will air on October 9th, 2022 during a day of Stephen King classics on AMC.
‘Pet Sematary’ (1989) - Prime Video, AMC FearFest
Stephen King played the minister inPet Sematary,the 1989 film adaption about deceased pets rising from the dead with corrupted personalities thanks to a haunted cemetery.
The movie will air during AMC’s FearFest on September 30th, 2022, with other airings on October 9th, 15th, 17th and 18th, 2022. Or if you don’t want to wait to watch this classic, it can be found on Prime Video.
‘Misery’ (1990) - Prime Video, AMC FearFest
Kathy BatesandJames Caanstarred inMisery,about a nurse who rescues her favorite author from a car crash. But after learning about his plans to kill off her favorite character in his next novel, she takes a turn for the worst and becomes controlling and violent as she forces him to write his book to suit her wishes.
Misery can be found on Prime Video and airing on October 9th, 16th and 22nd, 2022 as part of AMC’s FearFest.
‘Stand By Me’ (1986) - Netflix, Prime Video
WhileStand By Memay not be considered a horror, it’s one of Stephen King’s finest about a group of young boys who go on an adventure to find the corpse of a boy who was tragically killed near their homes.
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O’ConnellandCorey Feldmanstar inStand By Me,available for streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
‘Cujo’ (1983) - Prime Video, AMC FearFest
This may not be one you’ll want to watch with your pet.Cujofollows a dog who goes from sweet to scary after he suffers a bat bite and turns dangerous, rampaging through a small town and killing anyone who gets in his way.
The 1983 horror will air during AMC’s FearFest on October 9th and 24th, 2022, and can be found on Prime Video.
‘It’ (1990) - HBO Max, Prime Video
Long beforeFinn WolfhardandBill Skarsgårdstarred in the 2017 remake,Itwas a 1990 miniseries that aired onABCand was a much less gory but consistently creepy take on King’s novel of the same name.
The two-part series starred notable names likeJohn Ritter, Tim ReidandSeth Greenand can be found streaming on HBO Max and Prime Video.
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