The Dark Tower Connection, EXPLAINED One of the great things about Stephen King’s writing is how he can leave the reader with a bit of mystery, even in the story’s final moments.

Stephen King might be a horror icon, but it's interesting how the best movies based on his books aren't horror. Not only is he one of the most adapted authors ever, but there are few Stephen King ...

King’s first published novel, “Carrie,” was released in 1974, but it wasn’t until Brian De Palma’s nerve-shredding adaptation was released in 1976 that the book became a bestseller.

9) The Mist (2007) image courtesy of dimension films The biggest issue with King novels is his tendency to craft fairly weak endings. His novella The Mist, included in Skeleton Crew, is no different.