The Remake

[Mr. Palmer]

Here's what DVDVerdict has to same about King's "involvement":

Stephen King's name is all over this project. From the film credits we get the impression the famed author sat down with director Donald Borchers and wrote the update, which would make sense given he did the same with other television remakes. The truth is Borchers is only giving King credit because he's working from the author's original script and quoting lines from the short story. Stephen King did not read this script, nor did he get the slightest bit involved. In fact, producers received a nasty letter from King's legal team stating he wanted nothing to do with it, having no faith or interest in the project. His name is only there for legal reasons, and an awesome marketing angle. Donald Borchers doesn't even know if King has seen the film, so his presence is not as close as some would have you believe. That makes me feel a little better, when I tell you it may be more faithful, but far less effective.

I knew I shouldn't have blown the $15 on this...

[Breed]

I've seen a lot of bad made for TV movies, this ranked right there with some of the worst I've ever seen.

[bryantburnette]

What, I say, what in the tarnation are you talkin' 'bout, boy?

[PatInTheHat]

And you thought it was terrifying before!

(and be sure to get The Big Bucket 'O Deep Fried Pig Pancreas w/ X-tra Hormones, to go with your SUPER sized cool refreshing beverage at the concession stand, 'cause this flix is gonna be sweet!)

[Aarny]

The original was god awful, but I thought the remake improved alot over it. Especially since it followed the short story more.

[scratchesass]

Such acting, never before has such an epic cast of thespians graced such a wonderful talkie picture.

Oh wait, wrong movie........
I thought we were talking about something else........