Ever since the 1970s, the name Stephen King has been essentially synonymous with horror. One of the best-selling authors of the 20th century, he’s penned modern horror classics as well as dramatic short stories. With such a prolific catalog, it makes sense that Hollywood studios would be falling over themselves to adapt his work for both the big and small screen. But not all Stephen King films and television series are created equal – in fact, there’s a wide gulf in quality between his best and worst, although whether the issues lie in the original text or the adapted screenplay is open for debate. Now that we’re officially in the spooky season, here are some of the most chilling Stephen King adaptations that you can stream online.
