A mean-spirited over-rated film

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2008)

***** Warning: Spoilers ******
Once again King's talents are used to create a dreary story where just about every character you care about is dead by the end or in misery. And he usually finds an excuse to take a shot at religion, showing the religious to be crazy hypocritical fanatics almost as bad as the main threat. The story was illogical and the characters were unrealistic in their actions. The ending was extremely mean-spirited, again illogical and unnecessary except for cheap shock value.
In todays jaded world of film viewers I'm not surprised this movie is acclaimed for it's violence and shock value. I have to laugh at those who call it a modern day classic horror film. Obviously they do not recognize what makes a film a classic.
I'm sure this will be an unpopular comment, still I'm glad to have expressed my feelings on this poorly conceived piece of garbage.