2021 has been a remarkable year for Stephen King’s work on the silver screen, with a groundbreaking new release setting records. For six decades, Stephen King movies have left audiences gripped by fear and excitement, starting from the 1970s. The author’s vast body of work, combined with remakes and sequels, has guaranteed that there’s always been an adaptation of his stories to eagerly anticipate. Remarkably, the last decade or so might be seen as a renaissance period for King’s cinema, with blockbusters like “It” and Mike Flanagan emerging as a notable and talented director in the realm of King adaptations since Frank Darabont.
Over the past few years, there have been many notable (and some less so) achievements, but “The Long Walk” might take the crown as the most noteworthy. This film has garnered significant praise from critics before its theater debut, boasting a 96% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. On its own, that’s an impressive feat, but even more so considering Stephen King films, as it surpasses the previous best – the very first one, “Carrie” from 1976, which held a score of 94%. Here are some top-rated movies based on Stephen King’s books for comparison:
1. Carrie (1976) – 94% Tomatometer Score
2. The Long Walk (2021) – 96% Tomatometer Score (as of writing)
3. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – 93% Tomatometer Score
4. Stand By Me (1986) – 88% Tomatometer Score
5. Misery (1990) – 87% Tomatometer Score
6. The Green Mile (1999) – 82% Tomatometer Score
7. It (2017) – 85% Tomatometer Score
8. The Shining (1980) – 84% Tomatometer Score
9. Pet Sematary (1989) – 67% Tomatometer Score
10. The Dead Zone (1983) – 82% Tomatometer Score
| Rank | Movie | Critics Score | Audience Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Long Walk | 96% | N/A |
| 2 | Carrie | 94% | 77% |
| 3 | Stand By Me | 92% | 94% |
| 4 | 1922 | 92% | 58% |
| 5 | Gerald’s Game | 91% | 70% |
| 6 | Misery | 91% | 90% |
Currently, “The Long Walk” is currently hailed as Stephen King’s best film adaptation, boasting 71 reviews since its release. Although “Carrie,” with 80 reviews, and the previously released “The Life of Chuck,” with 266 reviews, pose a challenge, if “The Long Walk” manages to reach those numbers, it would be quite an achievement. Kofi Outlaw from ComicBook gave the movie a 3.5/5, appreciating the strong performances, direction by Francis Lawrence, and finding it particularly chilling due to its timeliness and relevance.
2025 Has Been One Of The Best Years Ever For Stephen King Movies
Discussing Stephen King’s most impressive cinematic years, it’s hard not to mention 1983 and 2017. In 1983, notable films like “Cujo,” the underestimated “Christine,” and the critically acclaimed “The Dead Zone” were released. Fast forward to 2017, we saw strong performances in “It,” “Gerald’s Game,” and “1922.” However, these years weren’t without their flaws – 1983 included Stephen King’s initial directorial attempt, “Maximum Overdrive,” which was less successful, and 2017 saw the underwhelming adaptation of “The Dark Tower.”
2025 is proving itself to be a formidable contender in the cinematic world. So far, we’ve witnessed “The Monkey” (earning 77% on Rotten Tomatoes), “The Life of Chuck” (boasting an impressive 81%, and even generating some early award buzz), and now “The Long Walk”. Each of these films has been warmly received and showcases the breadth and versatility in King’s literary works and storytelling. It seems there’s more to him than just horror, as evidenced by this impressive lineup. The excitement doesn’t stop there, with Edgar Wright’s remake of “The Running Man”, starring Glen Powell, on the horizon. If this film lives up to its promising potential, then 2025 might very well go down as the most successful year for Stephen King movies in history.
The Long Walk releases September 12th, 2025.
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