Stephen King's Cell being adapted for big screen

[bassman]

I remember someone telling me that King doesn't even write his own books anymore. He uses "Ghost Writers" or something like that. Anyone else heard this? As far as the movie goes....well, I haven't read the book, but that Roth fella can go f*ck himself. Like Chakobsa said, "Would you like fries with that?"

[Dropper]

I remember someone telling me that King doesn't even write his own books anymore. He uses "Ghost Writers" or something like that. Anyone else heard this? Never heard that myself, but I think that people may have said that because his writing over the last 10 years or so hasn't been his best (the Dark Tower series excepted). Cell was a return to form in my opinion, however, the ending was weak (but he almost always leaves us with a bad (or just not good) ending. Cell is a really good book. It could be a great movie. I have high hopes for this one...

[LouCipherr]

As usual, this movie will suck unless stephen king is involved in the making of the movie. This seems to be the case with all King movies. The ones he has a direct hand in making (Pet Semetary, The Shining mini-series, etc) always seem to turn out decent, but the ones adapted from his stories without his involvement (The Mangler, Night Shift, and so many others I can't count) always turn out to be turds. Lets keep our fingers crossed for this one. LC

[Neil]

As usual, this movie will suck unless stephen king is involved in the making of the movie. This seems to be the case with all King movies. The ones he has a direct hand in making (Pet Semetary, The Shining mini-series, etc) always seem to turn out decent, but the ones adapted from his stories without his involvement (The Mangler, Night Shift, and so many others I can't count) always turn out to be turds. Lets keep our fingers crossed for this one. LC Was he involved in "The Stand" as that turned out OK...

[capncnut]

I personally found Cell to be one of the best King books written in quite some time. The film could be great but I'm not too happy with Eli Roth being at the helm. I thought Hostel sucked!

[Danny]

just read cell, and i prefer david moodys hater, there both a lot alike but hater has a better ending.

[LouCipherr]

Was he involved in "The Stand" as that turned out OK... Yes, he wrote the teleplay for this and was also a producer.

[Danny]

i didnt like the stand's movie version i preffered the storm of the century.

[LouCipherr]

The Stand was a better read than the movie, but they didn't do too bad with the movie. I think 8 hours was a bit much, but then again, it's a pretty lengthy book, so... Storm of the Century - now that was a great movie if for one reason only: the ending. Typical Stephen King.

[capncnut]

I saw the movie before I read it and was put off completely. I'm glad I did read it though, it's one of his best.

[Danny]

anyone catch misery last night?, that was one of the better ones adapted to film i reckon.

[capncnut]

Sure did and I totally agree with you man. Kathy Bates is awesome in Misery.

[LouCipherr]

Kathy Bates was AWESOME in Misery, however, there's one thing I take issue with concerning the adaptation of the book to the movie. Remember when she 'hobbles' him? She puts the block between his feet and breaks his ankles with the sledgehammer? Well, in the book it didn't happen that way. She cuts off his foot with and cauterizes the wounds shut with a - get this - blowtorch! What they did in the movie was effective, but it could've been one hell of a lot more graphic like the novel and I would've ate it up. Still, a good adaptation of his book.

[Adrenochrome]

I'd like to see Bag of Bones as a movie. Cell would be ok, IF that Eli Roth guy wasn't involved.