On 1/3/2017 11:03 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> LOL The Shining was a work of fiction by Stephen King. It *is* based
>> on an actual hotel in Colorado called 'The Stanley'. He changed the
>> name to 'The Overlook' in the book and subsequent movie. The film was
>> not one of Mr. Kings "shining moments" (pardon the pun!). His books are
>> so long they don't often translate well to film.
>
> I first read the book and it was pretty creepy/scary. I lived alone and
> reading it late at night, I'd turn on ALL lights just to go to the
> bathroom. heheh
>
> The movie though (with Jack Nicholson) was a joke. Not scary and
> a big letdown version. Most movies made from books are though. Not
> enough time to follow the book very well.
>
> If you liked Stephen King books, check out books by Dean Koontz.
> Much scarier. One review said he's like SK grown up.
>
> I don't read any of those anymore but I did for a while years ago.
>
> PS - the original book, Amityville Horror, was also pretty scary
> but not the movies.
>
I've read lots of books by Koontz. I used to read everything King
wrote, too, but I just couldn't get into the gunslinger (Dark Tower) series.

Jill