The Mist Movie

The undisputed master of suspense is coming out with a new movie: The Mist by Stephen King opening at a theater near you on November 21.It’s sure to live up to the expectations of the King thriller/suspense genre, which Mr. King carved a nice niche for himself.

Personally, my favorite King novel is not one but two. The first is the Shining (also a movie!). Film adaptation of the book is nearly right on bar with the book, though Nicholoson’s performance is slightly eerier than that of the mental actor playing in my head as I read the book. The book overall is essentially just that, an exploration of how personal identity can shift over time in a person when put into an environment that induces such changes. It is not just about the power of the mind to change identity , but also to communicate (as can be seen with the communications taking place between the child and the old man inn keeper who are separated by hundred of miles in space, but are connected by mind).

The Stand is my other favorite King masterpiece. The book was turned into a mini-series on TV, and is the quintessential fight between good and evil in the aftermath of a global catastrophe in which 90% of humans have died.

The Mist is sure to follow in the footsteps of these great classic Stephen King films. It is closer to The Stand since it seems to be about a catastrophe and its effects on humans.

While I haven't read the book, yet, the trailer has me ready to go out and by the book. I will be the first in line to go and see the next great King flick.