On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:04:34 AM UTC-6, 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.

Two of Kings books that translated great to film were... Stand By Me, and of course The Shawshank Redemption.. This in my opinion is one of the best movies ever made.