The movie is the epitome of the creature feature genre, surpassing even "The Thing" (1981). It was directed by Frank Darabont, SK's most prolific cinematic voice. Even one of the characters is named Flagg.
The movie has all the elements of a Stephen King yarn, especially The Stand - a man made abomination with the potential to destroy humanity escapes from a lab, the government goes to brutal lengths to suppress it, and treats it potential victims like cattle. It has religious fanatics willing to trigger the apocalypse, body horror up the wazoo, hints of Lovecraft, and even the children aren't spared.
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