Fan Verdict: 10 Best Stephen King Adaptations (Carrie Isn't Even in Top 3)

10. Christine (1983)

She’s amazing, a true classic that leaves all men around her in awe, but her mind is evil and perverted. He’s a nerdy teenager who falls in love with her and succumbs to her dark will, eager to do anything to please her.

She can’t have any competitors because she kills them. He changes to better suit her. She’s his brand new… Car.

You can watch Christine on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.

9. The Mist (2007)

It’s not what we see that truly terrifies us; it’s what we don’t see but know that it’s there. A mysterious mist surrounds a small town, letting out countless supernatural beings that hunt down their human prey. There’s no escape from them, but some still hope to survive the mist: a group of humans holes up in a supermarket to stay alive.

You can watch The Mist on Netflix and Prime Video.

8. Pet Sematary (1989)

Losing one’s pet is a terrible and devastating experience, but there’s no way back. Or is there? After a doctor’s family moves into a new large house and their cat dies, the doctor decides to take a risk and bury the pet on an ancient burial site that’s rumored to bring back the dead. One night, the cat returns, but it’s not a happy tale.

You can watch Pet Sematary on Hulu and Prime Video.

7. Carrie (1976)

Bullying is an ever-present problem in high schools, but the stories of revenge are even more notorious than those of bullying itself. Carrie is a shy girl from a religious family who gets constantly picked on at school. When her desperation reaches its peak, she discovers a terrifying power in herself and decides to strike back.

You can watch Carrie on Max, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video.

6. It (1990)

Unbeknownst to adults, an evil demon haunts a small town. Children are its favorite prey, and it enjoys torturing them into insanity with its crooked visions and horrifying transformations. Many years ago, a small group of outcast kids fought it off; now, It returned, and they have to join their forces once again to end the vile monster.

You can watch It on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

5. Misery (1990)

Being a famous book writer looks like a picture-perfect life: your job is safe and secure, and millions of fans love your work… But some might love it too much. An avid fan saves a notorious author from a car crash, but the writer soon realizes that his savior doesn’t intend to let him go: he demands a new finale for his favorite story.

You can watch Misery on Apple TV and Prime Video.

4. Stand by Me (1986)

In their quest to grow up, children often do questionable things: smoking, drinking, or investigating mysterious cases… When a young boy disappears in the 1950s, a group of young teenagers decides to take matters into their own hands. They band together and begin the search for the body — but they are still just kids, so…

You can watch Stand by Me on Hulu, Netflix, and Apple TV.

3. The Green Mile (1999)

Not everyone deserves the punishment they get. A death row lead guard is used to watching his prisoners walk the “green mile” to their demise and doesn’t bother with them. Everything changes when a gentle giant accused of a terrifying crime enters his facility. The lead guard tries to stall the death sentence, but there’s little hope.

You can watch The Green Mile on Netflix and Prime Video.

2. The Shining (1980)

Oh but to be a groundskeeper in an isolated hotel during the cold season… Imagine how peaceful a life that would be! If you don’t happen to be in a haunted hotel like the one that sent this poor family into disarray: after spending some time there, the father gets psychotic, and the son starts seeing terrifying visions from the place.

You can watch The Shining on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Even those who lost — or destroyed — everything they had can find salvation should they wish to. Two new inmates of an inhumane prison find themselves in a brutal world that doesn’t care for them. But through their compassion and empathy, they find a road to redemption for themselves and those around them, bringing some light into the darkness that surrounds them.

You can watch The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix and Prime Video.