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Stephen King

Everyone has a favorite Stephen King adaptation, whether it's something spooky, a coming-of-age film, or a perfect blend of both. The horror author himself has implied that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stephen-king-favorite-movies/josh-buono">his four favorites</a> are Misery, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shawshank-redemption-changed-ending-original-depressing/melissa-sartore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Shawshank Redemption</a>, The Green Mile, and Stand by Me. And while those are all certified classics, some fans may be shocked by the glaring omissions (where's The Shining or the underrated The Monkey?). He actually has so many adaptations that it's a nearly impossible task to rank them all. But Time has picked the best of the best and gave us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://time.com/7315750/best-stephen-king-movie-adaptations/">a list of the top 20</a>.There are some surprising choices, for sure, like No Smoking over 1408, but overall, these are the cream of the King crop. Did your favorite make the list?

The 20 Best Stephen King Adaptations (According To Time), Ranked

Josh Buono

Master of horror Stephen King took to X to list out his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/StephenKing/status/1965123590304793030">top 10 movies of all time</a> (after clarifying that he was not including the following adaptations of his own novels: Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, or Stand by Me). Surprisingly, most of his recommendations transcend the genre he's best known for. They range from crime drama to Bill Murray's most underrated comedy. In fact, there's only one straight-up horror film on the list: Jaws.If you need more King recommendations, he's got fun thoughts on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/books-stephen-king-recommends/jacobybancroft">books</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stephen-king-movie-film-recommendations/leah-collins">movies</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stephen-king-recommendations-for-2022/damon-davis">TV</a>.

10 Best Movies (According To Stephen King), Ranked

Stephen King's 10 Favorite Movies, Ranked

Reddit

Sometimes when you try contacting the dead, things get messy in the real world. Many people have their own spooky Ouija board stories about seances gone wrong, and most of them don't even involve a single ghost. From questioning the ethics of playing with the spirit board around those who actually believe in it to using it to play terrible pranks, the following tales make us never want to pick up a planchette again. People took to Reddit to get insight into who was right and who was wrong. For each case, vote below on which OPs deserve your “spiritual” support.Stories have been edited for length and clarity.&nbsp;

Controversial Ouija Board Stories That Split The Internet

Actors in Other Roles

Lots of movies like to pay homage to (or poke fun at) their actors' other roles, but sometimes these Easter eggs are only noticeable years later. The following list includes instances where movie and TV roles unknowingly predicted the future, either by overtly referencing a character the actor would eventually play or subtly hinting at the plot of a project they would one day star in. From Jenna Ortega claiming the day of the week she most felt like was Wednesday years before starring in the Addams Family spin-off to Adam Scott laying out the plot to Severance in Parks and Recreation, these are fun little moments that seem like eerie predictions from the Ghost of Hollywood Yet To Come.

Movies And Shows That Unintentionally Predicted Actors' Future Roles

Worst Movies

It's almost impressive when a film is so bafflingly bad that it's universally hated. Rotten Tomatoes listed the following films as the worst of all time, claiming they have “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/worst-movies-of-all-time/">inflicted a minimum threshold of agony</a>” by scoring 4% or less on their site with at least 20 reviews. From a Twilight franchise parody with a terrible pun name (Vampires Suck) to a comedy showcasing Jamie Kennedy breakdancing (Kickin' It Old Skool), these films should be major red flags if you hear someone say they actually enjoyed them. These are scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of laughs, scares, and drama, and they aren't even remotely entertaining enough to call them “so bad they're good.” Avoid at all costs.

100 Worst Movies According To Rotten Tomatoes, Ranked

The 100 Worst Movies Of All Time (According To Rotten Tomatoes), Ranked By Awfulness

Sequels & Prequels

The horror community sure loves their sequels, with beloved franchises turning out new entries every couple of years. But sometimes it takes a bit longer for a follow-up to find its footing. Some of the following legacy sequels took decades to come to fruition, and we're happy the filmmakers took their time to develop the story and scares. Whether it's a direct sequel to the first film (skipping over any lame sequels) or the grand return of original actors, legacy sequels have to balance both honoring the past and putting a fresh twist on it. It's scary just how good some of them pull it off.

16 Scariest Horror Legacy Sequels, Ranked

16 Horror Legacy Sequels That Were Worth The Wait

So many heavy hitters have starred in Stephen King adaptation that some may have slipped your mind. Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, and Tim Curry may stand out for their scary roles, but there have also been lesser-praised performances from other actors who deserve the spooky spotlight directed at them. Whether it's several of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-directors-in-film-history/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best horror directors</a> having cameos in one of King's weirdest films to the current voice of Scooby-Doo, Frank Welker, barking as the dog in Cujo, these actors knew how to bring the scares. How many of them did you completely forget?

Stephen King Movie Actors We Forgot About

Actors You Probably Forgot Were In Stephen King Movies

Rob Zombie

House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and the 2007 Halloween remake - when you think of Rob Zombie's movies, you probably picture his wife Sheri Moon foul-mouthing her way through a scene. But as much as we love her, she sometimes takes the spotlight from other actors we totally forgot were in his films. From horror icons of the ‘80s (Brad Dourif and Danielle Harris) to actors appearing before they got famous (Rainn Wilson and Skyler Gisondo), these stars took a stab at Zombie’s “Hellbilly” aesthetic and often nailed it. Whatever way you feel about his movies, you've got to admit that the rockstar filmmaker knows how to stack a cast.

Rob Zombie Movie Actors We Forgot About

Actors You Probably Forgot Were In Rob Zombie Movies

Entertainment

We often think of celebrities as untouchable, so news of them surviving disasters and near-fatal injuries always comes as a shock. From Travis Barker walking away from a deadly plane crash to Steve McQueen nearly being present at Sharon Tate's murder, the following celebrities all had brushes with death and lived to tell the tale. Some ultimately forgave the people who nearly killed them, while others used the experience to better themselves. Gary Busey even claims he met the Grim Reaper himself and the Grim Reaper gave him some comforting advice.&nbsp;Which of these celebrity stories is the most surprising?

12 Celebrities Who Narrowly Escaped Death

Famous People You Didn't Realize Survived Major Disasters

Even when an actor gives their best, some of their movies are simply unsavable. The following films may not have set out to be the worst in an A-lister's career, but after seeing the final products, it's easy to see why they earned their thumbs-down ratings. From comedies more offensive than funny to action movies without a lick of suspense, these are the movies best watched with a large group of friends all screaming at the screen, “Boo!”

The Worst Movies Starring Great Actors, Ranked

The Worst-Reviewed Movies Of The Best Actors, Ranked

Batman has an impressive roster of A-list actors who have played his many villains throughout the years. But sometimes those actors star in other movies that are so controversial, they should be locked up in Arkham Asylum. From Jack Nicholson's sex comedy-drama getting a theater in trouble for distributing obscene material to Liam Neeson's survival film becoming the target of an animal activist boycott, the following films have received backlash in some way. Even the Joker would likely agree that they took things a step too far.

20 Batman Villain Actors Who Starred In Controversial Movies

The Most Controversial Movies Starring Batman Villain Actors, Ranked

Tim Burton

Real Tim Burton fans have likely watched all of his early work, like his love letter to Vincent Price (appropriately titled Vincent) and Frankenweenie, the live-action short he'd later remake as a stop-motion film in 2012. But he actually directed another project that even the most goth-hearted among us likely has never seen: a Disney Channel TV special that's absolutely dripping with his famous quirky/creepy style. It was a fairy tale adaptation with some added kung-fu - and a fun way to get a glimpse inside the auteur's imagination when he was just starting out.

Tim Burton's Creepy Disney Channel Movie

Tim Burton's Weirdest Movie Is One You've Probably Never Seen

Performances

The various movie Spider-Men have taken on quite a collection of costumed baddies throughout the years, many of whom were played by some of the biggest A-list actors around. Stars like Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina play their respective characters so well that some fans find it hard to separate them from the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, despite them having acted in movies and TV for decades. But some of their non-superhero stints have caught more controversy than the emo jazz scene from Spider-Man 3. Whether due a misguided marketing attempt or because it became a scapegoat for copycat violence, the following films received backlash in some way that would make the reporters on The Daily Bugle blush.

13 Spider-Man Villain Actors Who Starred In Controversial Movies

The Most Controversial Movies Starring Spider-Man Villain Actors, Ranked

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler tends to always cast his friends in his movies, finding roles for Rob Schneider, Kevin James, and Steve Buscemi in nearly everything he does. But you may have forgotten that the following A-list actors and surprising celebrities have popped up in his projects throughout the years. Whether it's Al Pacino dancing for Dunkin Donuts in Jack and Jill or Ozzy Osborne biting the head off a talking bat in Little Nicky, these stars brought the funny when they showed up on the Sandler set - and their cameos make us happier than Gilmore.

Adam Sandler Movie Actors We Forgot About

Actors You Probably Forgot Were In Adam Sandler Movies

Graveyard Shift

True horror fans are always looking to find the next hidden gem - something gloriously gory that makes them go, “Wow.” One of the best places for recommendations is Fangoria magazine, which has been "The First in Fright” since 1979. The following list is from their book,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.amazon.com/Fangorias-Horror-Movies-Youve-Never/dp/1400047498">101 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen</a>: A Celebration of the World's Most Unheralded Fright Flicks, and their picks include everything from the B movie parody Night of the Creeps to Hannibal Lecter's film debut Manhunter.Which of these films deserves more creepy credit, and which do you wish Fangoria forgot?

The 101 Most Underrated Horror Films, According To Fangoria

The Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen (According To Fangoria), Ranked

Watchworthy

Watchworthy - What to Watch, According to Votes

Movies, TV shows, books, and video games can influence our day-to-day lives in interesting ways - but sometimes their effect on the real world is stranger than the fictional lands they come from. Whether it's an anthropomorphic mouse inspiring a religious cult or a man made of clay's food preferences saving a nearly bankrupt company, the following characters have all made a mark drastically different than the ones their creators likely envisioned. Sometimes, it's for the good, such as influencing young girls to pursue careers in mathematics and science. Other times, however, the effects are much more sinister and can lead to PTSD, a hostage situation, and even murder.

21 Weird Real-World Crimes And Oddities Inspired By Fictional Characters

The Strangest Times Fictional Characters Had Real-World Effects

Horror

Some ‘best of’ horror movie lists can read like boring film class syllabuses with pretentious, obvious choices all deemed the scariest. But although these movies should be respected for what they did for the genre, they're often far from the choices anyone who loves horror would actually pick. The following list is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://shop.fangoria.com/products/top-100-horror-movies-poster">made of recommendations from Fangoria readers</a>, real horror fans who you can trust will know all things spooky. From underrated classics like Event Horizon and Pumpkinhead to newer gems like Barbarian and X, which movies do you consider must-sees, and which are better left for dead?

100 Best Horror Films, According To Fangoria Readers

Top 100 Horror Movies (As Chosen By Fangoria Readers), Ranked

Tim Burton has had <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/edward-scissorhands-behind-the-scenes/maggie-clancy">his scissorhands</a> involved in all your favorite gothic horror and fantasy films since 1985. His first three films alone - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/traumatizing-pee-wee-moments/jacob-shelton">Pee-wee's Big Adventure</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/beetlejuice-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton">Beetlejuice</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tim-burton-batman-trivia/coy-jandreau">Batman</a> - cemented him as one of the best visionary directors, and he hasn't stopped the spookiness since.But some of his lesser-known works deserve just as much credit, whether it be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/corpse-bride-underrated/erin-mccann">Corpse Bride</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ed-wood-best-tim-burton-movie/jacob-shelton">Ed Wood</a>, or even the endlessly rewatchable <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-parts-of-mars/jacob-shelton">Mars Attacks</a>! Which overlooked film do you think is Burton's absolute best?

Tim Burton's Most Underrated Films

Tim Burton's Most Underrated Movies That Deserve More Praise

Best

Ever rewatch a movie years after you saw it for the first time and realize it's so much better than you remember? According to data collected by MovieLens, the following films have “seen the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.statsignificant.com/p/which-movies-have-aged-poorly-a-statistical">greatest increase in average online movie rating.</a>” From sequels we might have been too hard on at first (Home Alone 2: Lost in New York) to weird cult classics that needed to find their audience (Death Becomes Her), the following films are better than critics originally gave them credit for. Which do you think has aged the best?

10 Movies That Have Aged The Best, According To Science

Movies That Got Better With Time, According To Science

Sometimes, with time, we can finally admit that a movie we once thought was good is, in actuality, garbage. According to data collected by MovieLens, the following films have “seen the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.statsignificant.com/p/which-movies-have-aged-poorly-a-statistical">greatest decline in average online movie rating</a>.” From the controversial Song of the South (which has never been released on home video) to the Bug's Life rip-off starring Woody Allen, these movies have all aged terribly in one way or another, whether it's from society realizing how problematic its themes are (Birth of a Nation) to so-called “documentaries” that seem to used manipulated information to prove its point (Super Size Me). Which of these movies do you think has lost its luster?

10 Movies That Aged Terribly (According To Science), Ranked

Movies That Have Aged The Worst, According To Science

Final Destination Series

Final Destination has been scaring audiences with Rube Goldberg-like deaths since 2000 and has spawned a franchise of sequels, novels, and comic books. What started as a script for an X-Files episode would eventually become one of the most beloved horror franchises ever. But what inspired the writers to tap into our greatest fears with their increasingly inventive kills? And what death scene crossed the line in a franchise known for its gore? The following behind-the-scenes stories will give you new insight into the Final Destination franchise and will make you want to rewatch the series to catch every Easter egg.

10 Stories From Behind The Scenes Of The 'Final Destination' Movies

10 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From The 'Final Destination' Franchise

Everyone's got a favorite <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tim-burton-characters-ranked/leah-collins?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Tim Burton movie</a>, but their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-tim-burton-movies-ranked/">Rotten Tomatoes scores</a> can sometimes feel off. His filmography ranges from “Certified Fresh” to downright “Rotten." His filmography ranges from odd remakes (Planet of the Apes) to quirky passion projects (Mars Attacks!), and the stinkers here prove that even a bad Burton can be a fun time at the theaters.Vote up the black-and-white-striped movies that deserve <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-tim-burton-films/josh-buono">higher Rotten Tomatoes scores</a>, and vote down any that are as hard to watch as the Mad Hatter doing a CGI Futterwacken dance.Editor Note: This is every movie Tim Burton has directed, ranked, but an exception was made for The Nightmare Before Christmas, which he wrote but didn't actually direct.

Every Tim Burton Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Score, Ranked By Accuracy

 Tim Burton's Rotten Tomatoes Scores Ranked By What Fans Really Think

Since 1979, Fangoria has been the "First In Fright,” so you know you can trust their taste in scary movies. According <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.fangoria.com/scariest-horror-movies/">to their site</a>, these are 13 horror films that are nearly guaranteed to keep you up at night and leave a lasting impression days after watching. From underrated gems like A Cure for Wellness (directed by Gore Verbinski, who also helmed The Ring) to horrifying <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-home-invasion-movies/matt-burch?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">home invasion movies</a> like The Strangers, every item on this list is a must-see for any self-respecting horror fan. But which do you think are the absolute scariest?

The 13 Scariest Horror Movies, According To Fangoria

The 13 Scariest Horror Movies (According To Fangoria), Ranked

Ending one's career on a high note is a luxury not every actor gets - but sometimes, their final films are just plain bizarre. From Sean Connery's animated movie about a skateboarding grandpa to Bela Lugosi's unplanned Plan 9 from Outer Space appearance, the following movies will make even these actors' biggest fans scratch their heads when trying to defend them. That said, some of these films are still fun to watch - and the actors themselves are often great in them - but they all have you wondering why such great actors chose these parts as their way to say goodbye to a career of better work.

16 Strangest Last Roles From Great Actors

Final Roles From Famous Actors That Failed To Live Up To Their Legacy

Behind The Scenes

Horror movies are only as good as their death scenes. Many fans live by the motto “The more brutal, the better" and love to watch any film that can deliver on that promise. But few think of the actors who actually play the slasher victims - the ones we see stabbed, strangled, set on fire, or a combination of all of the above. Those actors have to grapple with their own mortality in an unusually disturbing way: by watching themselves dying on the big screen to the sounds of applause. From regretting their characters getting killed off to loving being a part of horror history, the way these actors spill their guts - both literally and figuratively - can be devilishly fun.

Horror Movie Victims Talk About Their Death Scenes

The Washington Post <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/07/30/shudder-scariest-movies-list-zimmerman/">asked Samuel Zimmerman</a>, curator of the horror streaming service Shudder, what <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-marketing-ranked-by-scariness/erin-maxwell">the scariest movies of all time are</a>. Although he claims “it would be hard for me to say, objectively, these are the scariest movies,” the following list of horror films are "the [ones] that live in my brain.”From the classic The Blair Witch Project ("It gives me chills just talking about it.") to the underrated Angst ("It feels like the creators have unleashed something that they’re not even responsible for."), Zimmerman gives us plenty to add to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-movies-ever-according-to-science/patrick-thornton">our spooky watchlists</a> when we're in need of something guaranteed to give us the creeps. Be sure to vote up your favorites, or vote down those that aren't scary enough.

The 14 Scariest Movies Of All Time, According To Shudder's Curator

The 14 Scariest Movies Of All Time (According To Shudder's Curator), Ranked

Plot Twists

Horror films might be known for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-and-thriller-twists-from-2010s/josh-buono">their creepy twists</a>, but every once in a while, a comedy surprises us with a dark turn of events that we didn't see coming. Whether it's revealing the skeletons in a character's closet or realizing someone has been a ghost the entire runtime, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-plot-twists-in-romantic-comedies/thomas-west">these funny films</a> give us equal amounts of laughs and gasps.Vote up the darkest twists in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the funniest movies</a>, and vote down the ones that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">only made you yawn</a>.

11 Funny Films With Dark Twists, Ranked

These Funny Films Have Surprisingly Dark Twists

Death

Plot twists come in all shapes and sizes - whether it's in the form of <a href="www.ranker.com/list/family-plot-twists-in-movies/ryan-izay">dark family secrets</a> or <a href="www.ranker.com/list/movie-betrayals-plot-twists/shane-fraser">backstabbing betrayals</a>. But some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/plot-twists-more-famous-than-the-film/mike-mcgranaghan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best plot twists</a> prove that<a href="www.ranker.com/list/dark-twists-in-funny-films/josh-buono"> horror isn't the only genre</a> filled with ghosts. Comedies, sci-fi thrillers, and even cheesy Christmas romances have pulled the rug out from under us by revealing that one of the characters has been dead the whole time.

Movie Twists In Which A Character Is Dead (Or Dying)

The early 2000s gave filmgoers some terrifying twists in horror and thriller films, including reanimated corpses, pranks ending in murder, and even a good old-fashioned whodunit. Vote up your favorite plot twists, and vote down the ones that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.If you're in the mood for even more twisted tales, also check out <a href="www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-and-thriller-twists-from-2010s/josh-buono">underrated shocks from the 2010s</a>.Warning: Spoilers below.

Underrated Horror And Thriller Films From The Early 2000s With Unexpected Twists

Historical Entertainment

Movies and miniseries <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-loosely-based-on-true-crime/sonja-ska">based on real-life crimes</a> are becoming <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-movies-based-on-true-crimes/mike-mcgranaghan">increasingly more popular</a> year after year. Evolutionary psychologists claim humans are naturally “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-true-crime/">highly attuned</a> to criminal misdemeanors" and we gobble up the gory details to learn how to protect ourselves.Bill Thomas, whose sister's unsolved death has been the subject of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/07/30/feature/victims-families-and-americas-thirst-for-true-crime-stories/">several podcasts</a>, said, “I think there’s an obsession with the dark and our darkest impulses. People like to stand up and look over the edge of that precipice.”But what do the family members of the victims think about these true crime biopics? Some claim the movies and shows are “tacky” and made by greedy producers who only want to exploit their pain.

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