Overrated

Rating: 3/10 (16 May 2001)

Like a vast majority of Stephen King books, this one also transfers to film poorly. The only people who like this film, are those that haven't read the book. If they did, they would realize how banal this film is. There are some nice 'Kubrickian' touches, but the director himself later called this his worst movie, which it is. Those that were scared by it, would probably be scared of Mr. Rogers on valium. If you REALLY want to have the bejesus scared out of you, trust me, read the book.