Counting all the films and series based on Stephen King’s novels would be a daunting task even for the author himself, but he’s quick to name his favorites. While not all adaptations have earned King’s praise, and some — like Stanley Kubrick’s cult horror classic The Shining — have landed on his least-favorite list, there are a few projects that the 'King of Horror' holds dear. One such project is a miniseries from 1999 that King frequently speaks about with special affection.
Storm of the Century Is Stephen King’s Favorite Adaptation
Though many other adaptations have been far more commercially successful, Stephen King doesn’t prioritize money. Twenty-five years ago, the author poured his heart and soul into the thriller Storm of the Century, which, according to King himself, is his favorite adaptation of all his works. This choice may surprise longtime fans, but it’s understandable: King wrote the screenplay for Storm of the Century himself, and the miniseries format allowed him to include far more crucial details than a two-hour movie ever could.
Storm of the Century Is Perfect for a Chilly Winter Evening
But don’t expect a romantic ending. The series centers on Michael Anderson, the owner of a small store whose business is threatened by an impending snowstorm bearing down on the tiny island of Little Tall. To make matters worse, the town is suddenly visited by the mysterious André Linoge, a man who somehow knows all the darkest secrets of the townspeople and manipulates them into committing murders or suicides. Linoge repeatedly utters the same chilling phrase: "Give me what I want, and I’ll go away." But what he wants is something that plunges the residents of Little Tall into even greater horror.
