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Horror fans have had a mixed blessing type of relationship with Stephen King. Several of his films have been well crafted chillers while others have been bottom of the barrel trash.

10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed

Stephen King has quite a few of his novels that have been made into movies. Many of his movies could be added to any Halloween movie list.

There are many great authors who have written many wonderful books. But the greatest storyteller of all time from the horror genre is and always will be Stephen King, in my eyes.

Everyone was expecting 1408 to be a great thriller to be produced by the blood of Stephen King and the face of John Cusack.

Review of new John Cusack Samuel L. Jackson film, 1408

Treading the familiar Stephen King territory of a writer thrown into the horrors of supernatural chaos, 1408 is more Shining than Misery, but Cusack retains the redeeming pathos-inducing personality of the latter's troubled novelist.

Does the movie based off of a Stephen King story, 1408, go beyond being a spooky version of Jumanji?

2007 Summer Movie Guide Part 4

It's a well known fact for some reason humans love to be scared. We may say we don't but with all the horror books and movies that are sold it is obvious we do. We pay to be scared buy buying horror books.

In 1408, Veterian Actor John Cusack Sets The Screen On Fire...

In 1974, Stephen King finally got the change he deserved and Carrie was published. Since then, fans have devoured his books the same way Cujo devoured his victims. If you happen to know one of those fans, here are eight gifts they're sure to love.

Many people still think of Stephen King as the psycho-father of massive gross-out horror stories, such as Cujo and Christine. Lisey's Story is unique in being a true love story.

Cusack manages to mostly stay under the radar in the press; this may be the reason for lack of widespread notoriety. People and fans tend to remember faces that they see often in a public setting-Cusack rarely makes his presence known even when promoting his films.

Mini-Biography of horror writer Stephen King.

Halloween is closing in and a lot of people out there are terrified of horror movies and hate the Halloween holiday because of those movies everywhere on television. Here are some stepping stones to surpass being a chicken.

This article reviews, and lists, the best that classic horror movies have to offer. Take a few Saturday nights and enjoy a horror movie classic. Don't forget to scream!

Screams of lost teenagers scampering through deserted little towns complete with the usual "let's split up" antics, but something about Rob Zombie's horror movies rings truer, sicker, more terrifying and definitely more unique.

Carrie is telekinetic; she has the unique ability to move things through force of the mind. This is a talent that is soon used to exact revenge on all who ever taunted her.

A few factoids about the popular author...

Fun facts about the infamous writer.

Not what I expect from Stephen King

What Horror movies and pornography have in common is a virulent hatred of women. Disturbingly, these misogynistic fantasies of violence are shown in movie theaters every day as PG-rated entertainment the entire family can enjoy.

Sadly this list was all too easy to compile, as there are a number of terrible films based on King's work out there.

Joe Hill, author of the recently-published "Heart-Shaped Box," a fantasy-tinged horror novel, has officially revealed his real name. Long-suspected by horror fans, Hill is the oldest son of horror-writing legend Stephen King.

Stephen King is at it again with his spine tingling horror movie, 1408 starring John Cusack, Samual L Jackson, and Mary McCormick.

The horror genre is filled with movies that are gruesome and gory that leave us with the uneasy feeling that monsters lie just beneath our sheets and that zombies will one day roam the earth; but is that their sole purpose?

1408 is a 2007 drama/horror movie starring John Cusack as Mike Enslin. Mike Enslin is a cynical writer who specializes in debunking supernatural phenomena.

There is a great new generation of modern horror authors who have written books as good as Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Anne Rice. Here are their names and their novels.

Stuck inside - all day. Try these movies.

A sneak peak into the holiday season movies that are comeing out early Novemeber and late December.

Mike Enslin's (John Cusack) ritual with his cigarette is an obvious detail within the movie, something like a cue towards a climax of the 14o8 movie.

You've watched the Christmas classics and memorized all of the lines? Try watching some of these less popular, but great Christmas movies.

He's the master of horror stories. I just got addicted to reading his writings. His writing has a unique style...

There are plenty of great teen-oriented movies that don't involve horror elements or gratuitous sex. If you're looking for some funny or interesting films for your teenagers, here are some classics

Summary of the movie 1408 & the many different opinions from the people who have seen it.

Read what makes 1408 the best scary movie of 2007... so far.

In the year 2004 I enjoyed the privilege of viewing nearly 200 movies. So out of the new movies I have seen here is a top ten list of my favorite ones. In a particular order from 10 to 1 here are my favorites.

1408 is a horror/mystery movie about a terrifying night in an old New York hotel room. It is quite well written, moderately scary, not gory at all, and quite cool.

1408 is a great movie to see, especially if you have nothing better to do.

Some movies starring women of color are well-known, like Waiting to Exhale. Here's a list of some great perhaps lesser-known movies starring women of color in multi-faceted roles.

Review of the latest Stephen King adaptation...

This review can be read by those that have seen the movie and those that have not. It does not give away much of the plot beyond what is available in the trailer. Rather, it focuses on the communication tools availed by the protagonist, or lack thereof.

A smart psychological drama with some great bumps in the dark.

a chilling horror movie

Are you a creative Gemini like Johnny Depp? Are you a passionate Cancer who puts family and friends first like Jessica Simpson? Do you find yourself to a humanitarian like Oprah Winfrey, a January Aquarius?

Here is a handful of movies to be released in 2008. I hope you enjoy the preview as much as I do!

Here is a list of the best scary movies to watch this Halloween

The third part in a four part series that examines the history of horror in films and the impact societal changes has had on this genre. This articles looks at films from the 1970s and 1980s and how the cultural and sexual revolutions of this period affect the genre.

Mike Enslin is a non-believing horror writer who travels across the country writing about "haunted" places. However, after staying in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, he might begin believing

Here is a list of my favorite movies of the year, plus a few that didn't make the list, but came close.

An unengaging film about a man whose newly adopted child may or may not be from Mars.

A rundown of new DVD releases for October 2, 2007

Look for these titles at the theaters this November. Who knows, one of them could be the best picture of the year and you might miss it.

Ten scary movies for the holiday

The sound you may be hearing is either that of cash registers opening and closing or the gleeful cheers of Hollywood executives who witnessed the most profitable summer in movie history.

Every year from spring to winter I go through my list of films I can't wait to see and enjoy them in the theaters. This year was no exception and I was pleased with all I saw. Now I have to give it up to 10 of the best.

This year's summer movie season kicks off Friday, May 4th with "Spiderman 3".

The most expensive comedy made to date brings in $10 million less than predicted.

A film review of "P2"

Samuel L. Jackson is one of Hollywood's biggest stars today. Loved by millions for his classic roles, Jackson didn't find success until reaching middle age. Take a look at where Jackson started and where he is now.

Since beginning his movie career in the 1983 teen comedy Class, John Cusack has put together a solid resume of work over the past 24 years

Review of the Book, Cell, by Stephen King. Keeps you on the edge. Hard book to put down...Highly recommended.

You have read his books, you have seen his movies. But best-selling author Stephen King is every bit as interesting as his works. Here are some little known facts about Stephen King.

I am a big Stephen King fan. People seem to like lists. I think you can see where this is going.

In High Fidelity the skillful use of first person perspective and "distancing" allowed us (the audience) to be amused by the hinted difference of real events and the biased perspective given to us by the main character played by John Cusack.

John Cusack almost has a cult following of female fans. Most of us were coming of age while he was charming us with movies like "One Crazy Summer" and "Say Anything."

Complete list of the top 5 Stephen King Films

This is a review of the book by Stephen King called Insomnia.

Here are two books available from Watson-Guptill Publishers that are perfect for anyone that loves Stephen King movies or loved The Munsters TV show (which you can still find in syndication on TV).

"Lisey's Story" is a joy to read. It's a mature, well-crafted novel by the master of all storytellers -- Stephen King.

From a Buick 8, a book by Stephen King, is a great read, complete with physical and psychological terror.

Reading is a proven relaxation method. Stephen King has been fighting my insomnia symptoms and is one of the best sleep aids I've ever tried!

A comparison of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, two very popular Suspense and Horror fiction authors.

Though Stephen King is notorious for writing huge novels, some of his best stories are the short ones. MUTE is his newest short story, recently published in the December edition of Playboy Magazine.

short review of On writing by Stephen King

Stephen King misfired when he released "Cell" earlier this year. He finally hits one decently with the release of "Lisey's Story."

Triple X the sequel does not disappoint and is full of action

Jumper is a fantastic fable starring Hayden Christensen & Samuel L. Jackson. However, getting the film finished has not been an easy chore for its crew.

a basketball movie that the whole family will enjoy starring Samuel Jackson.

King's latest book is just a little bit different from much of his other books. The scares are there, but they are almost secondary.

Book review of Stephen King's "On Writing".

Thanks to a company called VariTalk, you can use Samuel L. Jackson's voice to really freak people out. It sounds like an actual call from the movie star, though it's really just an ingenious marketing scheme for the actor's new movie, "Snakes on a Plane."

There's cold hard cash behind all the talk, because as of January 2005 his films have earned over $3 billion worldwide, which makes him the highest-grossing actor in movie history, surpassing the total combined grosses of Harrison Ford.

One of the most ridiculous that I ever heard was that he gets his talent from pure homicidal tendencies.

Freedomland is a police drama set in the projects in New Jersey. Lorenzo is called to the local hospital to take the statement of local carjacking victim Brenda Martin (Julianne Moore) who informs him that her four year old was asleep in the car.

If the snakes don't inspire abject fear in you, the bad airport security probably will. Or how a schlock-fest movie just might give Hollywood the boost it's been praying for.

He was smooth and down to earth as he spoke to the children of Shreveport as Family.

A Teacher Before The Writer

CHICAGO - It's just a twist of fate, of course. I know the CGI wizards at The Weinstein Co. can't command the weather in the real word, too. But - wow - what providence.

While keeping a faithful eye on the original story, director Frank Darabont takes some liberties which may very well have helped the story.

Okay, first things first: No The Shining, no Shawshank Redemption, no The Green Mile. But you can Netflix to your Roku both Stand by Me and Misery, among a few others you may not have seen.

Books on how to write never seem to go out of style. It might not be the newest book on the shelf, but "On Writing" is still an insightful look into one bestselling novelist's world.

Read them as fast as you can, but don't skip any!

The Chicago Tribune quotes the book as - "A marvel... Youre utterly at the mercy of a master story teller"

Every writer wants to know how other writers get published. A good place to start is with how-to books on the craft of writing. From inspiration to experience, this list provides a good start.