A masterpiece of horror

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2002)

I liked the film better than the Stephen King novel. The film is quite simply a masterpiece. The atmosphere of the film develops a building and nagging sense of horror that will envelop you. It is one of few horror films that achieve their goal not from shock value, via sudden jumping or loud music effects which are today's gimmicks as a shortcut to trying to be scary. The images, acting, and atmosphere of this movie will stay with you.