What Stephen King movie that is on dvd would be considered a cult classic? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Mr. McMinn · 03-11-2002, 02:56 AM

My longest thread title ever. Anyway, I know there are a few Stephen King buffs here of dvdfile.com and I was wondering which SK movie that is on dvd currently, would be considered a cult classic?

It's hard for me to say because I have 2. Here they are:

Maximum Overdrive
The Dead Zone

I love both these movies to death, but I'm very perplexed as to which one I would pick to be the cult classic.

I find the Dead Zone to be an amazing exhibition, but I think Maximum Overdrive takes the cake. Stephen King's directing debut, an 'exclusive' AC/DC soundtrack, a kick ass Happy Toyz 18 wheeler, the whole concept of machines taking over the world and of course, the wonderful disc distributed by Anchor Bay. Oh, and that pristine transfer and that OAR, 2.35:1. Damn, I was amazed by MO's transfer on the dvd. Hell, blown away even. For a movie that was released in '86, on the dvd it looks as if it was released this year.

My pick for the Stephen King cult classic: Maximum Overdrive

drudo-182 · 03-11-2002, 03:00 AM

Shawshank Redemption

BobaFett · 03-11-2002, 03:01 AM

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Originally posted by drudo-182
Shawshank Redemption

cool beans man

Sam_Lowry · 03-11-2002, 03:27 AM

The Shawshank Redemption? I loved it, but didn't consider it a cult classic. What about Storm Of The Century? Also, when will Rose Red come out?

drudo-182 · 03-11-2002, 03:37 AM

well it didnt do good at the box office and was snubbed at the oscars thats why i chose it and yes...Storm of the Century ROCKS THE heazy!

-drew-

Cereal KiIIer · 03-11-2002, 04:23 AM

Misery

I 8 Piglet · 03-11-2002, 04:43 AM

Shining ...

Dave McFly · 03-11-2002, 04:44 AM

Christine

Jmzr55 · 03-11-2002, 05:20 AM

IT isn't out in R1 is it?

newt · 03-11-2002, 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by Jmzr55
IT isn't out in R1 is it?

Christine is out on R1 & I have it, widescreen & stereo.

pdjennings · 03-11-2002, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by newt

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Originally posted by Jmzr55
IT isn't out in R1 is it?

Christine is out on R1 & I have it, widescreen & stereo.

LOL

I think he meant "IT" the movie... hahaha...

And, no... IT's not.

Galahad67 · 03-11-2002, 01:46 PM

shawshank meets my definitionof cult classic - ignored when first relesed and now has a great following

Cult classic doesn't ness mean campy horror or sci-fi "B" flics

cheers

03-11-2002, 02:51 PM

Wait, wait, wait.

Shawshank was ignored? It was nominated for 8 Academy Awards.

Beware_the_Creeper · 03-11-2002, 03:03 PM

Personally, I am anxiously awaiting the recently announced Silver Bullet based on the King short story "Cycle of the Werewolf". It is a great '80's cult classic with Cory Haim and Gary Busey that gets alot of play on the TBS and TNT networks usually late at night on the weekends every once in a while. I'm excited that it's going to be released in anamorphic widescreen on DVD.

Now, if there was just a better edition of Firestarter for my fiancee', we'd both have our favorite King films.

The Creeper

NotEd · 03-11-2002, 04:52 PM

Trucks.

It's a Canandian produced version of the story of the same name that Maximum Overdrive was based on. I've only seen it available in a few places, but they did a better job sticking to the original story than King himself did, as I recall.

Actually don't own it myself, but I saw it a few years ago on cable.

I also liked The Langoliers and The Stand, although the latter looks a little better than the former now. Less cheesy.

pdjennings · 03-11-2002, 06:02 PM

I would LOVE a better treatment of Firestarter.... *drool*...

but for 'cult classic' status.... is all about Children of the Corn

Rose Red is due on DVD in May (14th, I think... Lions Gate) .... dunno if this is the final artwork... but it's all I've seen posted:

Marq · 03-11-2002, 08:01 PM

I would say:

The Dead Zone
&
It

I also love, but wouldn't quite consider them to be cult:
- The Shining
- Carrie
- The Shawshank Redemption

*****here's to a movie being made of Gerald's Game!!!!!!*****

Jerm · 03-11-2002, 10:16 PM

Was I the only one who was greatly dissappointed with IT?
They butchered the book. It should have got the Stand/Shining treatment. Four episodes to tell the story instead of 2. But that was an early SK Miniseries, and maybe they weren't sure if they could sell an extra 4 hours.

pdjennings · 03-11-2002, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by Jerm
Was I the only one who was greatly dissappointed with IT?

In terms of a flat Book v. Movie comparison... yes, I was disappointed too... but on a "what they DID do right - scale"... I was very happy with it. That thing would have taken 8+ hours to do any closer to right.... but again... I am generally pleased with what did wound up with.

Mr. McMinn · 03-12-2002, 12:20 AM

I'll say this, every Stephen King movie (even Golden Years (very boring) holds a special place in my heart. I , too, was impressed with IT. More so with Rose Red

drudo-182 · 03-12-2002, 02:53 AM

Well it was nominated for 8 awards yet it did bad at the box office and didnt take home anything I dont think...thats why its a cult classic.

-drew-

hamholio · 03-12-2002, 06:29 AM

Dead Zone. . . yeah. Cronenberg.

03-11-2002, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. McMinn I'm all out of bubblegum Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: --lying dead on the rooftop of Cable 54	What Stephen King movie that is on dvd would be considered a cult classic? My longest thread title ever. Anyway, I know there are a few Stephen King buffs here of dvdfile.com and I was wondering which SK movie that is on dvd currently, would be considered a cult classic? It's hard for me to say because I have 2. Here they are: Maximum Overdrive The Dead Zone I love both these movies to death, but I'm very perplexed as to which one I would pick to be the cult classic. I find the Dead Zone to be an amazing exhibition, but I think Maximum Overdrive takes the cake. Stephen King's directing debut, an 'exclusive' AC/DC soundtrack, a kick ass Happy Toyz 18 wheeler, the whole concept of machines taking over the world and of course, the wonderful disc distributed by Anchor Bay. Oh, and that pristine transfer and that OAR, 2.35:1. Damn, I was amazed by MO's transfer on the dvd. Hell, blown away even. For a movie that was released in '86, on the dvd it looks as if it was released this year. My pick for the Stephen King cult classic: Maximum Overdrive __________________ Grissom's men advance relentlessly among them as Roland and his final few companions draw upward, shooting as they go... Last edited by Mr. McMinn : 03-11-2002 at 02:59 AM.

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drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	Shawshank Redemption __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

03-11-2002, 03:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	well it didnt do good at the box office and was snubbed at the oscars thats why i chose it and yes...Storm of the Century ROCKS THE heazy! -drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

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03-11-2002, 04:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
NotEd NotActor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Spittin' distance from Washington, DC	Trucks. It's a Canandian produced version of the story of the same name that Maximum Overdrive was based on. I've only seen it available in a few places, but they did a better job sticking to the original story than King himself did, as I recall. Actually don't own it myself, but I saw it a few years ago on cable. I also liked The Langoliers and The Stand, although the latter looks a little better than the former now. Less cheesy. __________________ "We fear change." -Garth Algar My horribly neglected DVD list

03-11-2002, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sam_Lowry Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	The Shawshank Redemption? I loved it, but didn't consider it a cult classic. What about Storm Of The Century? Also, when will Rose Red come out?

03-11-2002, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cereal KiIIer Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Québec, Canada	Misery

03-11-2002, 04:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	Shining ...

03-11-2002, 05:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jmzr55 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA	IT isn't out in R1 is it?

03-11-2002, 01:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Galahad67 Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fredericton NB Canada	shawshank meets my definitionof cult classic - ignored when first relesed and now has a great following Cult classic doesn't ness mean campy horror or sci-fi "B" flics cheers

03-11-2002, 02:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
stiles	Wait, wait, wait. Shawshank was ignored? It was nominated for 8 Academy Awards.

03-11-2002, 03:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beware_the_Creeper Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: East Longmeadow, MA, USA	Personally, I am anxiously awaiting the recently announced Silver Bullet based on the King short story "Cycle of the Werewolf". It is a great '80's cult classic with Cory Haim and Gary Busey that gets alot of play on the TBS and TNT networks usually late at night on the weekends every once in a while. I'm excited that it's going to be released in anamorphic widescreen on DVD. Now, if there was just a better edition of Firestarter for my fiancee', we'd both have our favorite King films. The Creeper

03-11-2002, 06:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
pdjennings Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington, DC	I would LOVE a better treatment of Firestarter.... drool... but for 'cult classic' status.... is all about Children of the Corn Rose Red is due on DVD in May (14th, I think... Lions Gate) .... dunno if this is the final artwork... but it's all I've seen posted:

03-11-2002, 08:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	I would say: The Dead Zone & It I also love, but wouldn't quite consider them to be cult: - The Shining - Carrie - The Shawshank Redemption ***here's to a movie being made of Gerald's Game!!!!!!***

03-11-2002, 10:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	Was I the only one who was greatly dissappointed with IT? They butchered the book. It should have got the Stand/Shining treatment. Four episodes to tell the story instead of 2. But that was an early SK Miniseries, and maybe they weren't sure if they could sell an extra 4 hours. __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

03-12-2002, 12:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mr. McMinn I'm all out of bubblegum Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: --lying dead on the rooftop of Cable 54	I'll say this, every Stephen King movie (even Golden Years (very boring) holds a special place in my heart. I , too, was impressed with IT. More so with Rose Red __________________ Grissom's men advance relentlessly among them as Roland and his final few companions draw upward, shooting as they go...

03-12-2002, 02:53 AM	#21 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	Well it was nominated for 8 awards yet it did bad at the box office and didnt take home anything I dont think...thats why its a cult classic. -drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

03-12-2002, 06:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
hamholio Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa.	Dead Zone. . . yeah. Cronenberg.

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