Stephen King’s Forgotten ‘90s Horror Movie Is About To Leave Tubi and Stop Streaming

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The 1990s were a golden age for Stephen King adaptations. Though his work has inspired many TV shows and movies over the years – including a recent surge in popularity – the ‘90s still stand out as a peak period for critically acclaimed and memorable films and TV series. During that decade, twelve feature films based on his novels were released, including beloved classics like The Shawshank Redemption and Misery. Currently, one lesser-known horror film from the ‘90s is available to stream on Tubi, but it won’t be there much longer.

Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers, King’s first original screenplay, is set to leave Tubi at the end of the month. Unlike most of his previous movie work, this 1992 film, directed by Mick Garris, wasn’t based on one of his stories—he wrote it specifically for the screen. The movie stars Alice Krige and Brian Krause as a mother and son who are actually shapeshifting creatures that feed on the life force of young people and are strangely terrified of house cats. Keep an eye out for cameos by horror icons like Tobe Hooper, Clive Barker, and Stephen King himself!

Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers Is Better Than Its Reputation Suggests

The movie Sleepwalkers isn’t usually considered one of the better Stephen King adaptations – in fact, it often appears near the bottom of those lists, and has even been featured on “worst of” lists. With critic and audience scores of just 29% and 32% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes, it ranks among King’s lowest-rated works. Though critics and viewers disliked its silly dialogue, strange plot involving cat-like vampires, and over-the-top scenes, Sleepwalkers has gained a reputation for being so bad it’s actually enjoyable, making it worth a watch.

If you’re planning to watch Sleepwalkers on Tubi before it’s gone, be prepared for a wildly campy, over-the-top experience. The movie embraces its own silliness with bizarre creatures and a very ’90s vibe. It doesn’t take itself seriously – you have to just go with it, even during ridiculous moments like a death by corn cob or the appearance of an invisible car. That’s actually what makes Sleepwalkers so enjoyable! It’s wonderfully silly and doesn’t try to be scary in a traditional way. The acting is exaggerated, it’s full of gore, and feels more like a cartoon than a horror film. Plus, it’s packed with fun horror cameos. Sleepwalkers is a hidden gem from the early ’90s, and it’s a blast if you’re willing to give it a try.

Where to Stream Sleepwalkers After It Leaves Tubi?

I was really bummed to find out that Sleepwalkers is leaving Tubi! It’s proving surprisingly hard to find on any of the big streaming services right now, and I’m not sure where it’ll end up next. Luckily, it’s still available to rent or buy digitally, so at least I know I can still watch this 1992 horror flick whenever I want.

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2026-02-19 01:41