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Mercy (2014) is an American supernatural horror film, helmed by writer Matt Greenberg and director Peter Cornwell. Its star-studded cast features Frances O’Connor, Shirley Knight, Chandler Riggs, Joel Courtney, Dylan McDermott, and Mark Duplass. The movie draws inspiration from ...

Director Peter Askin brought to life a thrilling American film A Good Marriage (2014) based on Stephen King’s novella of the same name from the collection Full Dark, No Stars. Bob and Darcy Anderson are happily married with two grown children. One evening while Bob is away on business, Darcy goes into the garage to search for batteries and stumbles upon pornographic magazines filled with sadomasochistic images. Digging deeper into Bob’s belongings, she discovers a hidden compartment behind the garage’s baseboard containing ID cards belonging to ...

Under the Dome (2013–2015) is a science-fiction mystery drama that debuted on CBS in 2013 and ended in 2015. The Kinship, an alien species with the power to take over individuals and control their every move, faced destruction on their own world when another species attempted to conquer it. In order to survive, they fled to a new planet by placing an egg inside a meteor and launching it into space. This egg was meant to infect the first living creature it encountered on a habitable planet. In 1988, the Kinship’s meteor crashed in Chester’s Mill where teenagers Melanie, Pauline, Sam, and Lyle discovered it while exploring the woods. As they each touched one ...

Carrie (2013) is an American supernatural horror film, directed by Kimberly Peirce. It’s the third adaptation and a remake of Stephen King’s novel from 1974, also titled Carrie. The main character, Carrie White, is a shy and unpopular girl at Ewen High School in Maine. One day while showering after gym class, she experiences her first menstrual period. Fearing she is dying, she calls out for help but instead is mocked by her classmates who throw tampons and pads at her. Chris Hargensen, the school bully, films this on her phone and uploads it to ...

Stephen King’s Bag of Bones (2011) is a chilling American horror television miniseries based on his 1998 novel. Directed by Mick Garris and written by Matt Venne, it follows the story of best-selling author Mike Noonan and his wife, Jo. The couple struggles with fertility issues, as Mike reveals his low sperm count to be the cause. Tragedy strikes when Jo is fatally hit by a bus while crossing the street. In her final moments, Mike notices she had purchased a pregnancy test, leading him to suspect infidelity. His ...

Haven (2010–2015) is a supernatural drama loosely based on Stephen King’s novel The Colorado Kid (2005). Located in the fictional town of Haven, Maine, the show was a collaborative effort between American and Canadian producers, filmed on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. When FBI Special Agent Audrey Parker is sent on a routine assignment to Haven, she becomes increasingly involved in the resurgence of ‘The Troubles’ – a series of supernatural occurrences that have plagued the town in the past. With an open mind towards the unexplainable, she also discovers a potential connection to her ...

Dolan’s Cadillac (2009) is a Canadian crime film that features an all-star cast, including Wes Bentley, Christian Slater and Emmanuelle Vaugier. It tells the story of Tom Robinson, a middle school history teacher living in Las Vegas with his beloved wife Elizabeth. During a horseback riding trip in the desert, Elizabeth stumbles upon a human trafficking operation turned deadly when gangster Jimmy Dolan kills two Coyotes and one illegal alien. In her escape from Dolan’s men, Elizabeth drops her phone which they ...

1408 (2007) is an American psychological horror film based on Stephen King’s 1999 short story of the same name. Mike Enslin, a cynical and skeptical author known for his niche books about supernatural events, receives an anonymous postcard while promoting his latest book in Hermosa Beach, California. The postcard features The Dolphin, a hotel located on Lexington Avenue in New York City, with one simple message: ‘Don’t enter 1408’. Seeing this as a personal challenge, Mike decides to visit The Dolphin and specifically requests room 1408. However, the hotel manager Gerald Olin tries to dissuade ...

The Mist (2007) is an American science-fiction horror film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 novella. A severe thunderstorm hits Bridgton, Maine, causing a tree to crash into the lakeside home of artist David Drayton, his wife Stephanie and their eight-year-old son Billy. The next morning, as they assess the damage, they spot a thick mist rolling over the lake. To prepare for potential power outages, David and Billy head to town with their neighbor Brent Norton to purchase supplies. While inside the supermarket, they witness police cars speeding through the streets. A terrified local named Dan Miller rushes into ...

The non-hosted anthology series, Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006), originally aired on TNT in the summer of 2006. This eight-episode adaptation features a collection of short stories by King, primarily from the book of the same name. While most are from this specific collection, there are also some stories taken from other works written by King. Produced jointly between Australia and the US, the series was filmed entirely in Melbourne, Victoria. The episodes include Battleground (1) where a contract killer becomes the target of ...

Desperation (2006) is an American made-for-TV horror film based on Stephen King’s 1996 novel of the same name. The teleplay was written by King himself. While driving through the Nevada desert, Peter and Mary Jackson, a young couple, are stopped by Collie Entragian, the local sheriff. Despite their innocence, they are accused of possessing marijuana and taken to a police station in the nearby mining town of Desperation. Upon their arrival at the station, they come across a disturbing sight: a little girl lying dead on the floor. In an act of violence, Entragian ...

TNT aired the two-part television miniseries Salem’s Lot (2004) on June 20 and June 21 2004. On Thanksgiving in Detroit, Ben Mears attacks priest Donald Callahan at a homeless shelter. As they confront each other in Callahan’s office, Mears is shot and the ensuing struggle sends them both out a window onto a police car below. They are then hospitalized, where an orderly questions Mears about his motives for attacking a priest as a fellow Christian. Mears responds with ‘Jerusalem’s Lot’ before recounting his past to the orderly. Two years prior, he had returned to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot (also known as ‘Salem’s ...

Mick Garris wrote, co-produced, and directed Riding the Bullet (2004), a horror film based on Stephen King’s 2000 novella with the same title. The story takes place in 1969 and follows young artist Alan Parker who is studying at the University of Maine. His professor believes Alan has an unhealthy fascination with death. On his birthday, October 30, Alan worries that his girlfriend Jessica is planning to end their relationship. Later, while getting high in his bathtub, Alan accidentally cuts himself when Jessica and some friends surprise him at home for his birthday ...

The film Secret Window (2004) is a psychological thriller featuring Johnny Depp and John Turturro. Written and directed by David Koepp, it is based on Stephen King’s novella Secret Window, Secret Garden. After finding his wife Amy in an affair with their friend Ted, mystery writer Mort Rainey seeks solace in his cabin at Tashmore Lake, while Amy remains in their home. Although they have been separated for six months, Mort has yet to finalize their divorce due ...

Dreamcatcher (2003) is an American science fiction horror film, based on Stephen King’s novel from two years prior. Four friends – Jonesy, Beaver, Pete, and Henry – are taking their annual hunting trip in Maine. As children, they all obtained telepathic abilities which they refer to as ‘the line’, after protecting a boy named Douglas ‘Duddits’ Cavell from bullies and becoming his friend. One night, Jonesy receives a message from Duddits to cross the street, but as he does so, he gets hit by a car. However, his injuries miraculously heal within six months and he is able to join ...

The American television film, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003), directed by Craig R. Baxley, is an adaptation of Ridley Pearson’s novel, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red (2001). Written under the pseudonym Joyce Reardon, PhD, Pearson’s book was based on Stephen King’s script for Rose Red. It follows the story of the construction of Rose Red, a cursed mansion in Seattle, Washington, during the early 20th century. Wealthy ...

The Dead Zone (2002–2007) is a sci-fi drama series on the USA Network, featuring Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith. After waking up from a coma, Johnny realizes he possesses psychic abilities. The show, based on Stephen King’s book of the same name, debuted in 2002 and was produced by Lionsgate Television and Paramount Network Television (later known as CBS Paramount Network Television). Prior to his accident, Johnny enjoyed a peaceful life in a small town where he worked as a science teacher. He was also engaged to Sarah, his childhood friend and fellow teacher. ...

Firestarter: Rekindled (2002) is a two-part American television miniseries, serving as a sequel to the 1984 film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Firestarter. Vincent Sforza, employed by a prominent research firm, has been tasked with locating individuals involved in an old experiment from the 1970s. This experiment involved administering a chemical known as LOT-6 to a group of college students. These individuals are now part of a class action lawsuit and require contact for monetary compensation. Among those on the list is Charlene ‘Charlie’ McGee, the daughter of two participants in the ...

The American television miniseries Rose Red (2002) was released, written by renowned horror novelist Stephen King and directed by Craig R. Baxley. Originally intended as a feature film, King first presented the idea to Steven Spielberg in 1996, envisioning it as a modern take on Robert Wise’s classic The Haunting from 1963. However, after a 1999 feature film remake of The Haunting was released, King’s script underwent revisions and was ...

Carrie (2002), a supernatural horror television film, is based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel of the same name. The film is both a re-imagining of the novel and the third installment in the Carrie franchise. During his investigation into the disappearance and suspected arson of high school student Carrie White, Detective John Mulcahey interviews several individuals, including students like Sue Snell and Ms. Desjarden, her gym teacher. Through these interviews, details emerge about the events leading up to Carrie’s disappearance. One week before the prom at Ewen High School, Carrie is a lonely and shy girl who ...