This article was originally published on April 4, 2019. We’ve updated the list to include more great Stephen King works worthy of adaptation.
Literary horror master Stephen King is no stranger to the screen. With the massive success of It, the critical acclaim for shows like the King-inspired Castle Rock and Mr. Mercedes, and more adaptations currently in the works, King has arguably never been hotter. And usually, it’s worth it. Sure, we get a dud like The Dark Tower every now and then, but we also end up getting good ones like Gerald’s Game.
King adaptations remain a robust industry, with Max prepping an It prequel series titled Welcome to Derry, a new version of Salem’s Lot finishing production, and Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) working on an adaptation of “The Monkey” for Neon….
