Stephen King

[ZBarclay]

So ya, I know, everyone reads King. Everyone. Grandmas, teenagers, I know. But I have recently finished the Dark Tower series. Now, that's some literary marvel. And speaking of Marvel, the books said comic book company is publishing are quite good too. The next best thing to a Peter Jackson directed film franchise, is this EXTREMELY visually exciting work.
I imagine the way many people feel about the Lord of the Rings written epic, is the way folks are feeling about the Dark Tower. I recommend it strongly if you're a fan of Kings work, and equally strongly if you've never read his stuff. It is a different kind of story. A departure from killer cars, clowns, and dogs, yet binding most of his canon together exquisitely. As a casual reader of King, or a devout Constant Reader, I think most will find the Dark Tower a moving and thought provoking read. So, one word, even if it is over-used; epic.

[By-tor]

Preachin' to the choir. I say thankya.

[ZBarclay]

Long days and pleasant nights.

[Antonio_Bay]

A departure from killer cars, clowns, and dogs, yet binding most of his canon together exquisitely.


That’s neat; which other of his novels are referenced within the Dark Towers?

[phit_demon]

Long days and pleasant nights.
And may you have twice the number.

[ZBarclay]

That’s neat; which other of his novels are referenced within the Dark Towers?

A lot. For example: The Talisman, Black House, It, Hearts in Atlantis, From a Buick 8, The Stand, Insomnia, Parts of Everything's Eventual. As well as others. I am just listing from memory. If you grab up one of the Dark Tower books at the book store, usually there is a section in the front that lists all of King's work, with the books that relate to the Tower printed in bold.

Black House, Hearts, Insomnia, and The Stand are specifically important. Reading them really gives you some insight into characters and events that happen through the search for the Tower. From a Buick 8 is just kind of neat because it explains some stuff that isn't really all that pivotal to the story, but just for curiosity sake is neat. Everything's Eventual gives some back story of Roland Deschain's travels.


And may you have twice the number.

<Taps throat three times...looks embarrassed....shakes hand.>

[phit_demon]

A lot. For example: The Talisman, Black House, It, Hearts in Atlantis, From a Buick 8, The Stand, Insomnia, Parts of Everything's Eventual.
Salem's Lot is a big one too. One of its characters plays a big part in the last 3 books.

[ZBarclay]

Salem's Lot is a big one too. One of its characters plays a big part in the last 3 books.

Aw man. I feel like such an idiot. I should be kicked in the nuts repeatedly by an angry lesbian wearing steel toed boots after walking through an acre of brambles. I can't believe I forgot to mention that one.

[TooLowForZero]

I'm a Stephen King nut (met him twice, got Pet Sematary signed), but I hated The Dark Tower books with a mad passion.
The very first book of his I read was "The Dark Half" when I was 18, and I've been hooked ever since.
My absolute favorite King book is "The Shining".

Arthur

[By-tor]

I'm a nut , I hated The Dark Tower books with a mad passion.

ArthurFixed that for ya. ;)

:) And, welcome to the boards.

[JK]

Would any of you allow a ten-year-old to read King?

My girl thinks that might be the reason I am the way I am...

[Antonio_Bay]

Maybe kids could read this King pop-up book:

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/g_contest_4.gif

But other than that, no. :p

[JK]

First King book I read was Firestarter and I was ten. By the time I was 13, I'd read everything he'd written up to that point (1986)

Holy fuck, I'm getting old...

[ZBarclay]

Would any of you allow a ten-year-old to read King?

My girl thinks that might be the reason I am the way I am...

Depends on the book. Maybe Salem's Lot, but DEFINATELY not something like Gerald's Game.

Also, it definitely depends on the 10 year old. I know that my gf's 10 year old would not only have a hard time handling the subject matter of most of King's material, but comprehending it as well.

On a side note, By-Tor, you're a champion among human beings and should be recognized as such in a public forum. Huzzah!

[TooLowForZero]

I'm protesting your "welcome to the boards" cause you called me a nut, and hurt my feelings.
*runs into the corner, weeping loudly*

Arthur

Fixed that for ya. ;)

:) And, welcome to the boards.

[Helldiver]

Salem's Lot is a big one too. One of its characters plays a big part in the last 3 books.


I got that on audio book for my iPod. The narrator is seriously good. Made Barlow sound a bit like Bella Lugosi but not so much that it was campy. I hope they bring out more of his stuff for that kind of format.

[phit_demon]

I got that on audio book for my iPod.
Is it weird that I consider audiobooks to be cheating? I can't bring myself to listen to one.

[Czaple]

Is it weird that I consider audiobooks to be cheating? I can't bring myself to listen to one.

I've bought audio books for trips, but usually only after I've read through the book itself a time or two. I'd rather interpret the voice of the characters in a book first, and get a second opinion later.

*Minor Spoilers below*

On the topic of the Dark Tower, great series and I love the way King ties pop culture into his stories. Although, the ending of the series made me feel like I'd spent the last 13 years playing a video game, only to find that somewhere around year 5 I forgot to pick up a magic item that I needed in order to get the best ending to the game. Regardless, the story was always about the journey for me.

BTW, another great book that ties into the Dark Tower series is Eyes of the Dragon.

November 7 for the hardcover release of issues #1-7 of The Gunslinger Born. Jae Lee's art for this series is amazing.

[By-tor]

Eyes of the Dragon.
Loved it!!!

[phit_demon]

Loved it!!!
I read that when I was a kid, and completely forgot about it until just now.
Apparently he wrote it so that his children would be able to read one of his books.

[Antonio_Bay]

King related - Tobe Hooper has signed on to direct From a Buick 8.

[Czaple]

I read that when I was a kid, and completely forgot about it until just now.
Apparently he wrote it so that his children would be able to read one of his books.

The first Stephen King book I read was Eyes of the Dragon. I remember I was at a grocery store when I was around 10 with my parents and asked them to buy The Dark Tower for me because I liked the cover art, which they ultimately declined on because they didn't like the cover art. :D I returned The Dark Tower and brought back Eyes of the Dragon and they agreed to get it for me. Little did they know what dark horrors this would lead me to. Next came the Tommyknockers, then I got my hands on a copy of IT, and after going through a brief spurt of insane clown paranoia, I finally picked up the Dark Tower and read the lines, "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed."

[ZBarclay]

King related - Tobe Hooper has signed on to direct From a Buick 8.

Well now. That's the kind of news that could brighten my day. Maybe this time, the darkness of a King book will actually be translated the way the author intended.
I always get a little nervous when I hear about a new King story being adapted for the screen. Aside from The Shining, It, The Stand, and the first Pet Semetary, the creepy factor hasn't translated real well. Usually it's a problem with direction, and a C or D list cast. The TV version of Salem's Lot was actually pretty solid due to the fact that they were able to land some unknown actors with some quality acting chops. Imagine how great "It" could have been if the acting would have been more solid.

[Helldiver]

I kinda liked the remake of Salem's Lot. Something about having Rutger Hauer playing Barlow made that flick for me. Of course, nothing touches the book.

As for audio books, I drive a truck for a living, so it's easier to read that way. And you have to listen to every word, not brush over parts when you get tired, which I think King said in an interview. ( I could be wrong )

I'm re-reading the Sonya Blue collection atm.

[ZBarclay]

I kinda liked the remake of Salem's Lot. Something about having Rutger Hauer playing Barlow made that flick for me. Of course, nothing touches the book.

As for audio books, I drive a truck for a living, so it's easier to read that way. And you have to listen to every word, not brush over parts when you get tired, which I think King said in an interview. ( I could be wrong )

I'm re-reading the Sonya Blue collection atm.

If I remember right, the remake of Lot played in the summer. I got side tracked on like the second night and totally stopped watching it because I had some outside stuff to do. I really need to pick the whole thing up and sit down and watch it. I guess that's my fault for being a douche and not having the smarts to set my VCR...heh...that's when VCRs were the only recording medium...a lot can happen in a few years. :)

And since we're in a King thread and it's after midnight where I am...Happy Halloween Constant Readers.

[Antonio_Bay]

that's when VCRs were the only recording medium...a lot can happen in a few years.


Just last night I watched my VHS copy of Hellraiser. Wasn't too bad. I'll be keeping that medium for a few more years to come, god bless it.

And yes, Happy All Hallows everyone!

[phit_demon]

Happy Halloween to all.
I'm off to watch The Goonies, Gremlins and the original Halloween in my local cinema.

awesomesauce™

[Czaple]

Anyone catch the trailer for The Mist? I remember reading this short story a long time ago, and I recall enjoying it. I'm not sure how well the story is going to translate, though. Watching one of the characters in the trailer running from The Mist and screaming, "There is something in The Mist" really came of as a cliché movie moment to me. It gave me flashbacks of The Stuff. I have a feeling this may turn into another bad King movie.

[ZBarclay]

I DID see the trailer for The Mist. I believe Thomas Jayne is in it. I think I may wait for the DVD. Nothing about it screams "can't miss" to me.

Watched Blair Witch Project last night. Halloween tradition for me. God that movie still gives me the creeps, even after watching the directors commentary. I think it's just because of how twisted those dudes had to be to come up with the concept and the improvisational structure of the "script".

[Antonio_Bay]

The Blair Witch is a great film. The scene when they're in the tent and hear the giggling children, and the shot of the guy at the end facing the wall...oh, the shivers.

[phit_demon]

I think it's just because of how twisted those dudes had to be to come up with the concept and the improvisational structure of the "script".
They just ripped off the guys who made The Last Broadcast (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122143/).

[By-tor]

and the shot of the guy at the end facing the wall...oh, the shivers....and that's where most folks had no clue as to the "story".

[Czaple]

They just ripped off the guys who made The Last Broadcast (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122143/).

I've never actually seen this before, but I'm curious about something. The review I read really wasn't that clear, but is the premise suppose to be that the Jersey Devil was the 'actual' killer of the people in the Pine Barrens?

[phit_demon]

I've never actually seen this before, but I'm curious about something. The review I read really wasn't that clear, but is the premise suppose to be that the Jersey Devil was the 'actual' killer of the people in the Pine Barrens?
That is the basic premise, but if I say any more it will ruin parts of it for you.
You should definitely check it out. It scared the hell out of me, and it has a really creepy score and narrator. The whole thing was made for $900.

[ZBarclay]

That is the basic premise, but if I say any more it will ruin parts of it for you.
You should definitely check it out. It scared the hell out of me, and it has a really creepy score and narrator. The whole thing was made for $900.

$900? Good lord, that's a lot of money! How about I give you a nickel and a view finder with a He-Man disc in it? :)

(Seriously though, I'll have to check out The Last Broadcast, thanks for the referral!)

[Czaple]

That is the basic premise, but if I say any more it will ruin parts of it for you.

SWEET! I'm going to have to check this movie out. I love all the tales about the Jersey Devil.

[phit_demon]

(Seriously though, I'll have to check out The Last Broadcast, thanks for the referral!)
SWEET! I'm going to have to check this movie out. I love all the tales about the Jersey Devil.
It's one to be watched alone, in a dark room.

[ZBarclay]

It's one to be watched alone, in a dark room.

So it's porno then? :D

[TooLowForZero]

So it's porno then? :D

I once pleasured myself while watching "The Exorcist".
I couldn't get quite as freaky as Linda Blair, but then again the crucifix I was using wasn't big enough.

[Thinman]

I once pleasured myself while watching "The Exorcist".
I couldn't get quite as freaky as Linda Blair, but then again the crucifix I was using wasn't big enough.

I think they make those kind of things upon request at most adult entertainment stores. I think if you live in the bible belt you have to make it yourself, though.

[By-tor]

I think they make those kind of things upon request at most adult entertainment stores. I think if you live in the bible belt you have to make it yourself, though.Boy, where you been?

[phit_demon]

So it's porno then? :D
Jersey Devils were the first recorded users of the reach-around, or so the legend goes,
while Bigfoot was one of the early advocates of the use of prophylactics.
Oh that Sasquatch, always thinking of the chil'uns' safety...

[ZBarclay]

Jersey Devils were the first recorded users of the reach-around, or so the legend goes,
while Bigfoot was one of the early advocates of the use of prophylactics.
Oh that Sasquatch, always thinking of the chil'uns' safety...

If you sported an aroma as terrible as the Wendigo, you'd attempt every possible angle to let the ladies know you're protecting them from anything communicable. Latex is a start, just ask Wolverine.

[TooLowForZero]

I think they make those kind of things upon request at most adult entertainment stores. I think if you live in the bible belt you have to make it yourself, though.

I suppose I could just use my baptism candle, but I'd hate to get overexcited and have it break off in me.

[By-tor]

I suppose I could just use my baptism candle, but I'd hate to get overexcited and have it break off in me.I hate to be the one to tell ya, but nobody wants to hear shit about your gay Catholick voodoo doo-doo games.


PS: If I offended anyone other than someone that has posted twice about sticking something up thier ass...I am trying to be sorry.


PPS: I have gays in my extended family that are endeared to me, so take your homophobe baiting sphincter somewhere else. I think you got some brains, but lack the use of them.

[TooLowForZero]

I hate to be the one to tell ya, but nobody wants to hear shit about your gay Catholick voodoo doo-doo games.


PS: If I offended anyone other than someone that has posted twice about sticking something up thier ass...I am trying to be sorry.


PPS: I have gays in my extended family that are endeared to me, so take your homophobe baiting sphincter somewhere else. I think you got some brains, but lack the use of them.

PPSS: Someone is compensating.
You keep reading way too much into everything.

[By-tor]

PPSS: Someone is compensating.
Gimme a reason to think anything other than what I posted. And, remember, I'm the most non-homophobe you'd ever want to meet. It just seems like you pushed things going up your ass just for...I don't know..attention? I don't think you're that bad a guy. Just...very...fuckin'...I don't know... (God, I typed gay, but that is so not right, I apologize) pretentious and pushy about your orientation(that's a shit word, too). I think you got smarts, but are looking for a way to use them that don't necessarly(god, that's sp) show you in the best light.

[TooLowForZero]

Gimme a reason to think anything other than what I posted. And, remember, I'm the most non-homophobe you'd ever want to meet. It just seems like you pushed things going up your ass just for...I don't know..attention? I don't think you're that bad a guy. Just...very...fuckin'...I don't know... (God, I typed gay, but that is so not right, I apologize) pretentious and pushy about your orientation(that's a shit word, too). I think you got smarts, but are looking for a way to use them that don't necessarly(god, that's sp) show you in the best light.

Gee this is the second thread where you and your friends have jumped on me for absolutely no reason in order to make yourself feel important.
Happily I'm not the type of person to let you get away with that.

[JK]

The Ignore List is your friend...

[TooLowForZero]

The Ignore List is your friend...

And one of those friends I mentioned weighs in.
Shocking.

[By-tor]

And one of those friends I mentioned weighs in.
Shocking.I tried to throw out the olive branch, but you can't grasp it. Sorry, dude.

[TooLowForZero]

I tried to throw out the olive branch, but you can't grasp it. Sorry, dude.

Wow this is a repeat of the other thread exactly :
1. I say something completely silly
2. You attack me
3. I defend myself
4. Your friend enters the mix
5. You play the victim

The script remains the same.

[By-tor]

Wow this is a repeat of the other thread exactly :
1. I say something completely silly
2. You attack me
3. I defend myself
4. Your friend enters the mix
5. You play the victim

The script remains the same.Victim? Again, I have a hard time interpreting what your posts mean. I don't mean this in a harsh way, but is your sexuality getting in the way you percieve things?

[TooLowForZero]

Victim? Again, I have a hard time interpreting what your posts mean. I don't mean this in a harsh way, but is your sexuality getting in the way you percieve things?

You know perfectly well what I mean.
Attacking someones sexuality is just another tactic.
It must stink being predictable and boring.
Oh what part of the forum asshole script will you follow next?!
Let's stay tuned!

[By-tor]

You know perfectly well what I mean.
Attacking someones sexuality is just another tactic.
It must stink being predictable and boring.
Oh what part of the forum asshole script will you follow next?!
Let's stay tuned!Delusional much? I never attacked your sexuality. I just didn't feel that a coupla of your posts were anything other than an attempt, by you, to get the less tolerant of us to slam you. Why would you mention crucifixes and candles up your ass, if you weren't asking for trouble?

[TooLowForZero]

Delusional much? I never attacked your sexuality. I just didn't feel that a coupla of your posts were anything other than an attempt, by you, to get the less tolerant of us to slam you. Why would you mention crucifixes and candles up your ass, if you weren't asking for trouble?

And look!
You're the only one who got even mildy upset.
Interesting!
NOBODY said anything except for you.
Quit changing the subject.
You tried this in another thread, and it's so painfully obvious.
You're clearly a sad, and lonely person but you're entertaining me and that's all that matters.

[By-tor]

And look!
You're the only one who got even mildy upset.
Interesting!
NOBODY said anything except for you.
Quit changing the subject.
You tried this in another thread, and it's so painfully obvious.
You're clearly a sad, and lonely person but you're entertaining me and that's all that matters.Upset? Jebus, buddy, I was trying to do you a favor before you got lynched, again. Probably didn't word it in the nicest way. But, crucifix and baptismal candle ass dildo jokes don't do it for most of us. The only reason NOBODY said anything is because most of the folks here have your smug ass on their Ignore list. Sad and lonely. Clearly, huh? Your ignorance knows no bounds. But, I tell you what, I'll gladly keep entertaining you. Clearly, you enjoy getting reamed. In the verbal fashion, of course. I'm done talking about your sex life. It ain't my business, and I could care less. Toodles.

[phit_demon]

It must stink being predictable and boring.
Oh what part of the forum asshole script will you follow next?!
Let's stay tuned!
I have a mental image of you standing in a green house with pebbles in your hand.

You're playing the clichéd misunderstood card, and nobody here is treating you unfairly. To be honest, I think you may be a regular (or former reg) who is taking the piss, but on the off chance that you're genuine, please get off your high horse. You're not superior to anyone else here (and please don't inform me that you never said this, because your posts are so smug that the implication is crystal clear).
I and I'm sure everyone else had no problem with you, dare I say didn't even notice you amongst the sea of newbs until you started acting like an asshole, so the victim card you accuse others of playing seems to be in your deck...

[TooLowForZero]

The only reason NOBODY said anything is because most of the folks here have your smug ass on their Ignore list.

Actually the reason nobody else said anything was because you're the only one who is obsessed with me.
Being obsessed with your betters is nothing to be ashamed of though.

[TooLowForZero]

I have a mental image of you standing in a green house with pebbles in your hand.

You're playing the clichéd misunderstood card, and nobody here is treating you unfairly. To be honest, I think you may be a regular (or former reg) who is taking the piss, but on the off chance that you're genuine, please get off your high horse. You're not superior to anyone else here (and please don't inform me that you never said this, because your posts are so smug that the implication is crystal clear).
I and I'm sure everyone else had no problem with you, dare I say didn't even notice you amongst the sea of newbs until you started acting like an asshole, so the victim card you accuse others of playing seems to be in your deck...

I'm acting like an asshole because I won't tolerate the (using your word) cliched behavior of long time forum creatures who love to sit in judgement of those who come after them?
Then ... yes ... I am an asshole.

[By-tor]

Actually the reason nobody else said anything was because you're the only one who is obsessed with me.
Being obsessed with your betters is nothing to be ashamed of though.You crack me up.

[TooLowForZero]

You crack me up.

Gee who can't let this go.
Hmm.

[By-tor]

Yep.

[TooLowForZero]

Yep.

I'd start a third thread showing that you keep doing this in thread after thread to me, but you'd then come up with more excuses.
You're so sad.

[Aaron]

zZzZz

[TooLowForZero]

zZzZz

Way to contribute.

[Aaron]

Right back at you.

[TooLowForZero]

Right back at you.

And another of By-Tor's buddies comes along.
Do you have the same routine for everytime you three do this?

[JK]

The studio is really pimping The Mist, more so than I can recall any other King film. I might not have been paying attention, but that's how it seems to me. I'm still on the fence about going to see it, though. Don't know why...

[looking4answers]

Have you heard the audiobook? Fan-freakin-tastic.

[JK]

I'll have to check it out then!

[looking4answers]

Apparently, only a small chunk of audiobooks were made with 3D sound (http://www.simplyaudiobooks.com/displayBook.php?bId=1330). Such a shame.

[ZBarclay]

I'm acting like an asshole because I won't tolerate the (using your word) cliched behavior of long time forum creatures who love to sit in judgement of those who come after them?
Then ... yes ... I am an asshole.

If you feel so oppressed, victimized and picked on here, you could always...you know...leave. I think it's past the point of arguing who's right and wrong, but a simple scientific observation that shit storms seem to follow you into pretty much every forum you enter. You come in, stir the pot, and then cry like a 10 year old because someone spoke harshly in your direction.
Let's compare it to bad relationships, shall we? If every person you break up with says you're a selfish prick, every single one of them isn't needy, you're just a selfish prick.
No one is a homophobe, or bully, or regular trying to exert their will over your posts. You write like a prick, come off like a prick, and enjoy purveying misery much over friendly discussion. Stop playing the victim and actually contribute something to a thread and maybe people will stop regarding you as a toolbox.
And that's all I have to say about that.

[looking4answers]

ZB! We were doing so well. :(

[phit_demon]

If you feel so oppressed, victimized and picked on here, you could always...you know...leave. I think it's past the point of arguing who's right and wrong, but a simple scientific observation that shit storms seem to follow you into pretty much every forum you enter. You come in, stir the pot, and then cry like a 10 year old because someone spoke harshly in your direction.
Let's compare it to bad relationships, shall we? If every person you break up with says you're a selfish prick, every single one of them isn't needy, you're just a selfish prick.
No one is a homophobe, or bully, or regular trying to exert their will over your posts. You write like a prick, come off like a prick, and enjoy purveying misery much over friendly discussion. Stop playing the victim and actually contribute something to a thread and maybe people will stop regarding you as a toolbox.
And that's all I have to say about that.
Bravo sir! A non-regular who sees the wood for the assholes. :D

[By-tor]

Bravo sir! A non-regular who sees the wood for the assholes. :DI got your wood, right here, buddy.

[ZBarclay]

ZB! We were doing so well. :(

Sorry. I was just all pent up. That douche bag gives anyone with an honest interest in gaining a foothold on this board a tougher row to hoe. Heh...hoe. I feel better now and will attempt to refrain from such outbursts in the future. :)

Bravo sir!

Thanky sai.

[Antonio_Bay]

The studio is really pimping The Mist, more so than I can recall any other King film. I might not have been paying attention, but that's how it seems to me. I'm still on the fence about going to see it, though. Don't know why...

Darabonts has been speaking out about the books ending, and how he's changed it for the movie. Haven't read the book so not sure if thats a good thing or not...

[JK]

I can't remember if I've read it or not. I must not have if I can't remember anything about it.

[Czaple]

Darabonts has been speaking out about the books ending, and how he's changed it for the movie. Haven't read the book so not sure if thats a good thing or not...

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was already doubtful, and now that doubt has been confirmed. Damn you Hollywood! Damn you to hell!

*The below may be construed as a spoiler, so read at your own risk*

I just know Darabonts is going to put sunshine at the end of the tunnel. Fuck that... to me The Mist was all about how people still try to struggle on even when all is hopeless. You just know that if Steven King wrote one more page of the short story, all the survivors would have been brutally killed. The only way this statement could be good is if Darbonts completes that page.

[Antonio_Bay]

"That was the ending that always made sense to me," Darabont said in an interview. "I always felt that the movie needed a definitive ending, and it really fell in line with my philosophy of 'This is a horror movie, and it should send people out of the theater horrified and disturbed.' I always knew that the ending was a risk. It's kind of a bold move, but I thought, 'Well, why take half-measures?' We have seen plenty of movies where they kind of wimp out, and I didn't want to do that. I wanted to try to make something that counted in the genre."

I read a neat Stephen King remark about the new ending, but can't find it now. He seems really impressed with it, but then when promoting a movie, what else can you say?

[By-tor]

All I know is that if the flick is as half as good as the story, it'll be fine by me. Oh, but the crazy ass bitch has got to die. She spooked the shit outta me.

[Czaple]

"That was the ending that always made sense to me," Darabont said in an interview. "I always felt that the movie needed a definitive ending, and it really fell in line with my philosophy of 'This is a horror movie, and it should send people out of the theater horrified and disturbed'."



Hope?

Oh, but the crazy ass bitch has got to die. She spooked the shit outta me.

I haven't read an author who does crazy fundamentalist Christians better.

[ZBarclay]

Darabonts has been speaking out about the books ending, and how he's changed it for the movie. Haven't read the book so not sure if thats a good thing or not...

I really wish just one King book/story would get the Peter Jackson J.R.R. Tolkienesk treatment it deserves.

[Antonio_Bay]

I thought the Pet Cemetery adaption was quite faithful. In terms of the ending, at least.

[ZBarclay]

I thought the Pet Cemetery adaption was quite faithful. In terms of the ending, at least.

But not epic. I think King deserves an epic adaptation. The man was hit by a friggin' truck for the sake of Jebus...and kept on writin'. :D

[By-tor]

But not epic. I think King deserves an epic adaptation. The man was hit by a friggin' truck for the sake of Jebus...and kept on writin'. :D
http://andertoons.typepad.com/cartoon_blog/darktower.jpg
It doesn't get anymore epic. It'd have to be a trilogy, or more.

But, for a single flick...
http://malakoff.com/eysdrgn1.jpg

[JK]

But, for a single flick...
http://malakoff.com/eysdrgn1.jpg

I'd pay good money to see a good screen adaptation of that book. I've read it almost as much as I've read LOTR.

[ZBarclay]

http://andertoons.typepad.com/cartoon_blog/darktower.jpg
It doesn't get anymore epic. It'd have to be a trilogy, or more.


A.....MEN. And I think Peter Jackson would actually do a very good job with it. But King has said in several places that he doesn't forsee it being even a remote possibility. :(

And thanks for indirectly reminding me that I'm waaaaaay behind on my trips to the comic book store. :)

[phit_demon]

King has said in several places that he doesn't forsee it being even a remote possibility. :(
It would be tough, and I don't see it working as well on screen.
That's not to say I wouldn't like to see someone try though, I'm only human.

[ZBarclay]

It would be tough, and I don't see it working as well on screen.
That's not to say I wouldn't like to see someone try though, I'm only human.

15 years ago...two words...Clint Eastwood.

[phit_demon]

15 years ago...two words...Clint Eastwood.
Now that would have been incredible.

[Antonio_Bay]

That's not to say I wouldn't like to see someone try though

How about JJ Abrams? (http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/02/26/stephen-king-confirms-the-dark-tower-movie/)

[phit_demon]

How about JJ Abrams? (http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/02/26/stephen-king-confirms-the-dark-tower-movie/)
That may suck...

[Czaple]

Frank Darabont good enough for The Mist, The Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption but not for The Dark Tower? Burn...

I'd rather see a narrative adaption similar to the trailers they did for The Gunslinger Born. Obviously, that wouldn't sell, though. Still... my wish list.

[ZBarclay]

How about JJ Abrams? (http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/02/26/stephen-king-confirms-the-dark-tower-movie/)

Wow. I really don't know how I feel about that. I read the article and everything. Maybe I just need a few days to let it sink in. I think I need to see Cloverfield first and see how Abrams does with some darker material. I know, I know, someone is going to say how Lost is some dark, cerebral shit and then I'll have to be all like, "Polar bears in the jungle dude," and then someone will be all like...look for the metaphors...
I don't want to say that it would be a disaster, because I haven't thought it through yet, but my gut instinct is that it would be all wrong.

In response to Darabont being snubbed on the Dark Tower; sometimes someone can be great at what they do, but not be right, creatively for the job. I totally think this is the case here. King did not mean anything personally by the decision, he is VERY close to the saga of the Tower and knows what he wants. As I write this I think back to the exact quote, and I actually think that King intends for the book never to be made in to a movie. Just because he sold the option does not mean they have carte blanche. He said, and I AM paraphrasing, "Option the rights, bring me a treatment, and we'll go from there." He can...and I somewhat believe...WILL say no to most of the adaptations. He loves that story. Again...beginning to ramble.

[Antonio_Bay]

Heres a little bit more on the topic:

Stephen King Reveals How
J.J. Abrams Conquered 'The Dark Tower' For Just $19 (http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1574452/20071115/story.jhtml)

[JK]

I've always had an interest in seeing "The Long Walk" on the big screen. I was about 16 the first time I read it.

[ZBarclay]

I've always had an interest in seeing "The Long Walk" on the big screen. I was about 16 the first time I read it.

Strangely, I haven't gotten around to "The Long Walk" yet. I keep meaning to pick it up. Maybe after the holiday season.

Also, thanks to Antonio for the link...still forming my opinion...

[Czaple]

I've always had an interest in seeing "The Long Walk" on the big screen. I was about 16 the first time I read it.

I think out of the Bachman books, I'd like to see Rage adapted more, though The Long Walk would be great, too. Although, Rage got pulled from the shelves after Columbine so I'm not sure how likely it would be that it got made. I was around 18 when I read Rage, The Long Walk, Road Work, and Running Man in a Bachman compilation. Hmmm... that reminds me. I'm still pissed off about the way the ending of Running Man was changed in the movie.

[JK]

...Hmmm... that reminds me. I'm still pissed off about the way the ending of Running Man was changed in the movie.

That whole movie was CRAP.

[Czaple]

That whole movie was CRAP.

This is true, although had it ended like the book the smell of deification would have been much more tolerable.

[phit_demon]

That whole movie was CRAP.
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Surely you jest, sir. It's one of Arnie's finest!

[Czaple]

'Tis the season to be jolly...

http://illustrebob.free.fr/images/runningman/run01.jpg

[JK]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Surely you jest, sir. It's one of Arnie's finest!

I most assuredly do not.

Honestly, I would give up my left testicle to see an accurate big-screen adaptation of that book. I'd give 'em both up AND forego a paycheck if they'd let me direct it... Maybe have Christian Bale as Ben Richards- NO! Ed Norton... :cool:

[phit_demon]

Ed Norton... :cool:
He makes baby Jesus cry. :(

[BOP TILL U DROP]

so....is "the mist" going to be anything like "the fog"? and was dreamcatcher as anomalistic as the movie?

[phit_demon]

so....is "the mist" going to be anything like "the fog"?
I don't know if it will be similarly themed, having not read the book, but if it's even half as good as John Carpenter's classic we'll be in for a treat.

[Czaple]

so....is "the mist" going to be anything like "the fog"? and was dreamcatcher as anomalistic as the movie?

While the actual mist and fog are similar in nature, the contents are something of a different story.

[Antonio_Bay]

so....is "the mist" going to be anything like "the fog"?

The fog is a great movie. But with my username and all, I have to be biased.

[BOP TILL U DROP]

i guess i'll just have to see it.

[phit_demon]

i guess i'll just have to see it.
If you mean The Fog, make sure you see the John Carpenter original:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JKG7.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Avoid, avoid, avoid the Tom Welling remake piece of shit:

http://images.movieeye.com/store/images/fog-dvd.jpg

It takes an extra special kind of douche nozzle to fuck up Clark Kent.

[JK]

It takes an extra special kind of douche nozzle to fuck up Clark Kent.

I knew that term would catch on... :D

[BOP TILL U DROP]

If you mean The Fog, make sure you see the John Carpenter original
of course. that's the one i meant. i wasnt even aware that there was a remake. john carpenter's "the fog" was a good movie.

[phit_demon]

I knew that term would catch on... :D
I got a kick when I saw GameOnIan use it in one of his reviews.

[BlueRoster]

Has anyone else listened to The Mist in 3D? Its pretty cool, its like a radio drama version of the book. Available on Amazon if you want to check it out.

[looking4answers]

Whoa, deja vu.

Yes, it was very good.

[By-tor]

Yes, it was very good.
That's what she said.















Really, I can't help myself.

[Trout_Mask_Replica]

Its kind of weird that this thread hasn't been posted in since 2007, but I was just wondering if anybody else has been keeping up with "Stephen King's N" (http://www.nishere.com).

For those who don't know, it's a 25 episode long online series based on a short story that will be in "Just After Sunset" later this year. It's done by the people at Marvel Comics, so its mostly still pictures with some limited animation. The artwork is fantastic and the story is very interesting. My only issue is that the episodes are so damned short.

[ZBarclay]

Strangely, I just read a blurb about it in an old Entertainment Weekly today. I shall give it a perusal soon.

[By-tor]

I'm going though a box of old books that I haven't read in years. Thus the Lestat backlog that I talked about awhile back. I just finished
http://www.wormbook.addr.com/055138.jpg
and now I'm on to
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TQ61DH6VL._SL500_AA240_.jpg
Good times. :cool:

[ZBarclay]

Oooooooooooooooooooooooh...look what's coming...
http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/08/05/trailer-for-marvels-the-stand-comic-book/
Just throwing up a Red Flag for everyone... ;)
http://images.wizarduniverse.com/WizardUniverse/Previews/PREV423/wwp-cupojoe5.jpg
...The Walking Dude cometh...

[JK]

\m/ :cool:

[Trout_Mask_Replica]

It looks promising. At least it can't possibly be any worse than the last time The Stand was converted to another medium.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/FlaggMovieSheridan.jpg

Uhgg...:(

[ZBarclay]

It looks promising. At least it can't possibly be any worse than the last time The Stand was converted to another medium.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/FlaggMovieSheridan.jpg

Uhgg...:(
That movie was great...for Christ sake it was made for TV. And Bill Fagerbakke...M.O.O.N. that spells great casting!

[Trout_Mask_Replica]

Okay, I'll give you Fagerbakke. Ruby Dee and him were probably the best things about it. But come on, TV miniseries or not, it was a disaster just like everything else Mick Garris touches. Did you see Desperation or Quicksilver Highway? And as brilliant a novelist as King is, the screenplays that he has written have not been good at all.

I don't mean to start any kind of big thing over The Stand miniseries. I just hate it. But then again, I like Stand By Me:o .

[By-tor]

Sorry, but it was one of the better TV miniseries I've seen. I mean damn...
http://upload.moldova.org/movie/actors/l/laura_san_giacomo/thumbnails/tn2_laura_san_giacomo_2.jpg
I would have done Nadine.

[JK]

Sorry, but it was one of the better TV miniseries I've seen. I mean damn...
http://upload.moldova.org/movie/actors/l/laura_san_giacomo/thumbnails/tn2_laura_san_giacomo_2.jpg
I would have done Nadine.

Oh... Hells yeah...

[ratm1966]

I actually liked "The Stand" miniseries.

[Trout_Mask_Replica]

Well, it appears the vast minority on this topic. So, nevermind! Maybe I'll go out and rent it again, because clearly I missed something.

[reddragon105]

I started reading Stephen King when I was about 14, after watching a bunch of horror films like The Shining, 'Salem's Lot, It, Pet Sematary, The Tommyknockers, and so on, and realising they all had something in common, although I wouldn't pigeonhole him as a horror writer by any means.

I remember when I was very young and first started reading that I was astounded at the idea that any book could be over 100 pages in length, and while book shopping as a kid I remember looking at the horror section and all the Stephen King books looked as big as bricks, all with huge, wide, pitch black spines with 'KING' written on them in huge, shiny letters. They called out to me and it was always my aim to one day buy one and start reading it, even if it took me the rest of my life to get through the 800-or-so pages. One night I caught The Tommyknockers on TV, but I'd missed the beginning and, realising it was Stephen King, I decided it was time to go buy one of those bricks.

Since then I've read just about everything he's written (for some reason I've still got The Talisman and Black House to read, and also Duma Key). I remember getting into The Dark Tower in the summer of 1999 - it being a summer holiday I had little else to do, so I read a lot and got completely immersed in the world. After finishing Wizard and Glass I was at a loss as to what to do next - I couldn't start another book for weeks. Then I heard about his accident and all I could think was 'He better not die, he's got to finish this! He's promised us another three books!'. Obviously he must have been thinking the same thing, given the metafictional aspects of the latter three books in the series.

As for The Stand, I acquired the mini series a while ago but haven't got round to watching it yet. I've heard mixed reviews about it, but I guess it's just something I have to watch - being a King fan I've tracked down just about every other train wreck of an adaptation that there is, there are only a few exceptions to the 'no-one-can-make-a-good-movie-out-of-a-Stephen-King-book' rule. But then I didn't like The Stand that much in the first place. It sounds like blasphemy, especially given that the fact that it was (at least before The Dark Tower) regarded as his magnum opus. But King himself as always been a bit mystified with peoples' love for it, and I agree with him when he said that he wouldn't like to think that his third published novel out of now more than forty had been his best.