If you're a fan of Stephen King, chances are you're counting down the days until the release of the new It movie. Originally set to be directed by Cary Fukunaga (True Detective) with Will Poulter as the big bad, the two-part adaptation of It has undergone some major changes in recent months, including the addition of Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown. Here is a first look at his characterisation.
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Header: Greatest Stephen King adaptations
1408: This is a film based off a King short story of the same name. It tells the story of a man (John Cusack) who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences. Cusack checks into room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel, and let's just say he has a tough time debunking this one.
The Green Mile: A beautifully filmed movie about the guards who work on death row and how a condemned man with a special gift changes their lives. The book itself is a marvel, and Darabont does a phenomenal job of adapting an intricate and complex story without losing the heart and message behind its words.
Misery:James Caan plays a famous author who is rescued following a car crash. Kathy Bates takes him back to her home to nurse him back to health, but her intentions are far more nefarious than that of a good Samaritan. King once said that the book was about his own personal addiction with cocaine.
Stand by Me: The 1986 coming-of-age film "Stand By Me" seems to be a staple from many of our childhoods. The story of four friends who embark on a journey to find a dead body and face the skeletons in their own closet along the way is hauntingly beautiful in its own way.
Shawshank Redemption: This book (and the film) is about a man wrongfully accused of murder and serving a life sentence in Shawshank Prison. Considered as one of the greatest movies from the '90s.
