Stephen King

Headshot Of Stephen King
Birthdate
September 21, 1947
Birthplace
Portland, Maine, USA
Height
6 feet 4 inches
Notable Projects
The Stand, Carrie, The Dark Tower, The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Mr. Mercedes, Misery, It
Professions
Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Author, Actor

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Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) holding a cleaver in It: Welcome to Derry.
6 Stephen King Adaptations That Need Prequel Shows After Welcome To Derry

It: Welcome to Derry is the prequel companion to Stephen King's It book and the films, so here are 6 more adaptations that could use a prequel show.

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Stephen King talking to someone at Good Morning America in 2015
Stephen King's 187-Minute Horror Epic That Traumatized A Generation Reappears On Streaming

One of Stephen King's most iconic adaptations that thoroughly terrified an entire generation of viewers is reappearing on streaming as a hit.

Stephen King on the set of Under the Dome.
September 1 Will Be A Great Day For Stephen King Fans

Multiple Stephen King adaptations will be released on the same day in September, making it the perfect month for fans of the iconic author.

Stephen King at MK2 Bibliotheque, in Paris
Stephen King’s 46-Year-Old Horror Story Officially Getting Prime Video Series Adaptation

A new six-part limited series by Stephen King will officially make its way to Prime Video, marking a first for the legendary horror author.

Red and Andy in the yard in The Shawshank Redemption
10 Greatest Stephen King Movies That Aren't The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is considered the greatest Stephen King movie ever made, but these other King gems are just as good as the 1994 classic.

Chuck (Tom Hiddleston) standing in front of a marquee in The Life of Chuck.
Mike Flanagan's New 8-Part Stephen King Series Can Continue A 50-Year Adaptation Trend

Mike Flanagan's upcoming horror series for Amazon Prime, Carrie, is a hotly anticipated 8-episode show, and it could continue a Stephen King trend.

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Stephen King Meets Home Alone In Twisted New Horror Game

This Steam game turns a kid’s worst nightmare into psychological horror, blending Stephen King vibes with Home Alone-style isolation after dark.

Jason Diaz in front of a projection screen in The Institute season 1 finale
Stephen King's Hit New Sci-Fi Thriller Series Confirms Season 2 Release Window With Exclusive First-Look Images

EXCLUSIVE: New first-look images reveal the highly-anticipated return of Stephen King's The Institute adaptation for season 2 this fall on MGM+.

Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise with a red balloon in IT 2017
10 Best Movies To Watch If You Love The Stephen King IT Movies

These 10 movies capture what made Stephen King’s IT work so well, from terrifying small-town secrets to unforgettable coming-of-age friendships.

Stephen King crossing his arms and smiling for a photo at a red carpet
44 Years Later, Stephen King’s “Magnum Opus” Is Finally Getting A Proper Adaptation

The novel that Stephen King considers his own magnum opus is soon getting a Mike Flanagan television show, and it can finally be a proper adaptation.

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Stephen King Meets Silent Hill In New Supernatural Horror You Can Check Out Free Now

This new supernatural horror game blends the best elements of Stephen King and Silent Hill, and you can check it out for free right now.

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Idris Elba in The Dark Tower
9 Years Later, The Dark Tower Can Redeem Stephen King's Forgotten Flop

Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King saga on Prime Video promises sprawling fantasy, great characters and meticulous worldbuilding, unlike the original.

Stephen King at MK2 Bibliotheque, in Paris
Stephen King Gives Glowing Review For J. J. Abrams’ New Sci-Fi Dinosaur Movie: “Glorious Throwback To Summer Movies”

The End of Oak Street is taking theaters by storm as the summer's newest sci-fi movie, and Stephen King is weighing in with his own review.

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Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman drawing a chalk circle around himself in Hokum.
6 2026 Horror Movies That Feel Like Stephen King Adaptations (But Aren't)

Stephen King is such a prolific writer that anyone making a horror movie is going to be influenced by him, especially if it's a more recent film.

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Idris Elba’s Roland walking through a desert in the 2017 movie adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower
44 Years Later, Stephen King’s Greatest Opening Line From The Dark Tower Remains Unmatched

Stephen King’s greatest opening quote is from his most iconic book series, and it arguably remains unmatched in the history of the fantasy genre.

Lee Harvey Oswald yelling before arrest in 11.22.63
Stephen King's 8-Part Sci-Fi Thriller On Netflix Breaks The Rules Of Time Travel

This adaptation of Stephen King’s sci-fi novel is a tense time slip drama where reset mechanics become emotional traps, and it's available on Netflix.

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Pennywise looking angry in a caravan from It Welcome to Derry
Even By Stephen King Standards, It: Welcome To Derry Season 2 Is Set To Be Bleak

As if Stephen King's most lethal villain wasn't bad enough, the main characters of It: Welcome to Derry season 2 have a whole new horror to face.

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Stephen King on the red carpet
All 9 Stephen King Movies Of The 2020s, Ranked From Worst To Best

The King of Horror is still one of the most popular sources for adaptation in the 2020s, but which recent Stephen King movie is the best?

Carrie walking through the school hallway reading a book
All 6 Mike Flanagan And Stephen King Collaborations (Past & Upcoming)

Many of Stephen King's books have been considered "unadaptable," but his collaborations with director Mike Flanagan have proven that this is not true.

Summer H. Howell's Carrie looking worried at her phone in Carrie
Horror's Most Iconic Heroine Wouldn't Exist If Not For Stephen King's Wife

It's amazing how close we came to one of horror's most influential creators and his breakout creation never arriving on book store shelves.

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