For sure one of the best, if not the best, King adaptation into a film. I think that short stories and novellas translate better into feature films because it allows the filmmaker and screenwriter more room to interpret, expand and explore. I think it’s why none of the It or The Stand adaptations worked well to me. I am surprised they never attempted to make a film of the King/Straub epic The Talisman.
Excellent deep dive (or deep drive) into Stand By Me/The Body. The soundtrack as you nicely illustrate, was an essential component.
Thanks! Yes - the soundtrack was absolutely essential to that film in a way. Nothing extraneous. I also wonder about why The Talisman has never been adapted - especially as it's such a cinematic novel. It's screaming out to be turned into a Netflix (or other) series!
I’ve never watched this movie, mostly because it’s Stephen King, and I can’t handle horror. I may have to check this one out, though. Thanks for reviewing it!
It's a great film - and not horror. Yes, there's a dead body and a small bit of violence, but it's not horror at all! If you try it out, let me know what you think.
For sure one of the best, if not the best, King adaptation into a film. I think that short stories and novellas translate better into feature films because it allows the filmmaker and screenwriter more room to interpret, expand and explore. I think it’s why none of the It or The Stand adaptations worked well to me. I am surprised they never attempted to make a film of the King/Straub epic The Talisman.
Excellent deep dive (or deep drive) into Stand By Me/The Body. The soundtrack as you nicely illustrate, was an essential component.
Thanks! Yes - the soundtrack was absolutely essential to that film in a way. Nothing extraneous. I also wonder about why The Talisman has never been adapted - especially as it's such a cinematic novel. It's screaming out to be turned into a Netflix (or other) series!
Maybe Peter Straub never agreed to it? I am sure the internet has the answer but it’s more fun to speculate.
I’ve never watched this movie, mostly because it’s Stephen King, and I can’t handle horror. I may have to check this one out, though. Thanks for reviewing it!
It's a great film - and not horror. Yes, there's a dead body and a small bit of violence, but it's not horror at all! If you try it out, let me know what you think.
Will do!