Stephen King criticizes several film adaptations of his works

Stephen King has expressed disappointment with several film adaptations of his works. Notably, he criticized "The Dark Tower" (2017) for its marketing as a PG-13 action film, which he felt diluted the story's essence. King also reflected negatively on "Dreamcatcher" (2003), stating that his struggles during its writing affected both the book and the film. He labeled "Firestarter" (1984) as "one of the worst," citing poor performances and a lack of depth. Other adaptations he disliked include "Graveyard Shift" (1990), which he called a "quick exploitation picture," and "The Shining" (1980), where he felt the character development was lacking. King even sued to remove his name from "The Lawnmower Man" (1992) due to its significant deviations from his story.