Even if you aren't a fan of horror, you have most likely heard of Stephen King. He's a versatile writer that always manages to put out creative books that fans love. He may focus on the horror genre the most, but he also knows how to touch viewers' hearts with emotional stories, too.
Stephen King has written almost 100 books, each with a unique story, and almost all of his books become best-sellers. With all of his popularity, of course, tons of his novels have been adapted to the screen. He has a countless amount of movies, so of course not every film is amazing. Different directors and screenplay writers put their own take on his work, so a lot of the movies have a different effect on the viewer, and not every movie is as loved as the next. So, we decided to rank 20 of his most popular films from worst to best, even though we secretly know they're all worth watching.
20 Children Of The Corn Is An Overrated Classic
Everyone has heard of Children of the Corn, it's undeniably one of Stephen King's most cult-classics that was so popular, the series ended up having seven sequels! Despite its popularity, the movie really isn't that good. It received plenty of low ratings and since its popularity gave us high expectations, that makes this one the most disappointing.
19 The Dark Tower Didn't Perform As Well As Fans Hoped
Marketing a film starring both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey is enough to catch anyone's attention. This film hyped-up fans with the amazing trailer, cast, and plenty of easter eggs to other Stephen King films. Sadly, as much as we wanted to love this one, it turned out to be a flop.
18 Firestarter Was Similar To Carrie, But Not As Good
We can't blame Stephen King for turning Firestarter into a film. His first film about a young girl with crazy powers was a huge success. This movie also launched Drew Barrymore's career, but unfortunately, for a film that drew many comparisons to Carrie, it had too many expectations to live up to and it failed to do so.
17 In The Tall Grass Failed To Pull In Good Reviews
In The Tall Grass was heavily marketed by Netflix, and considering it's on the streaming service, it's definitely still worth watching for a night in. Unfortunately, it doesn't live up to the standards of other Stephen King films. This is an entertaining yet below average horror film that could have been made by anyone.
16 Even Johnny Depp Couldn't Make Secret Window Great
Johnny Depp's name alone can manage to pull in viewers, so if you put him in a Stephen King film, you'd typically expect an amazing film, which we surprisingly didn't get with Secret Window. This movie is pretty predictable and not as original as King's other work, despite its massive star-power.
15 Pet Sematary Had Fans Totally Divided
Pet Sematary is yet another cult-classic from Stephen King, and it's certainly as weird, if not even weirder than Children of the Corn. Its premise follows a family that discovers a special graveyard that can revive anyone buried there, and being honest, it almost feels like an adult Goosebumps movie. This one is interesting, but it's certainly not for everyone.
14 Creepshow Is A Halloween Favorite
Creepshow is difficult to rank because it is an anthology movie, so of course, some stories are far superior to others. Putting that aside, it's overall an enjoyable film to watch, especially during those creepy October nights. This one deserves to be right in the middle because it's something fans always re-watch during Halloween time.
13 Christine Features One Of His Weirdest Monsters
If you didn't think it could get weirder than creepy cult children and ghost pets, Stephen King always finds a way to take it up a notch, and with Christine, the monster is literally a car. Christine is basically Herbie Fully Loaded, except totally scary and not at all friendly. Even though it's weird, plenty of fans love this one and it has pretty decent critic reviews.
12 It: Chapter Two Didn't Please Fans As Much As The First
Being a sequel isn't easy, especially when the first movie was highly praised and loved by nearly everyone who watched it. It: Chapter Two was still an engaging film, but in comparison to the first film, it certainly lacked the scares and didn't meet the expectations of many fans.
11 The Mist Is Enjoyable, But Not His Best
The Mist is a solid horror film, and it's one we can say is certainly worth watching because of how enjoyable it is. Despite that, it's just not as memorable as other Stephen King films and failed to leave a lasting impression on viewers, which is why this one isn't making it higher on this ranking.
