Stephen King has little in common with many acclaimed adaptations of his stories, but this is a version that the cult author considers one of his favorites.
The enlightened one is considered one of the best horror films of all time, but the the author of the original book strongly disagrees: second Stephen Kingthe film of Stanley Kubrick it strays too far from the center of the story and loses sight of the Overlook Hotel as the true protagonist. But the writer has a favorite adaptation.
Whose, one of Stephen King’s favorite film versions, is available to rent on Prime Video and Apple TV. The legend of horror described the narrative of Lewis Teague as “great”, despite some deliberate deviations from the original story – and its interpretation DeWallace as the best performance ever in a King film.
CUJO: AN ANIMAL HORROR CLASSIC
Cujo tells the story of little Tad (Danny Pintauro) and his mother Donna (Dee Wallace), whose car breaks down and they end up seeking help at a nearby repair shop. But when they get there, a horror-filled sight awaits them: owner Joe Camber (Ed Lauter) was apparently killed by his namesake dog Cujo — and the out-of-control four-legged friend is still around.
Cujo offers everything that characterizes a classic animal horror thriller – and is ultimately more than just a bookshelf genre. Because beyond uncompromising moments of pure terror, director Lewis Teague dedicates a lot…
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