Stephen King Confesses He Didn't Like The Shining Movie

Horror legend Stephen King plays On the Book with Drew, and shares incredible insight into some of his most famous works, like why he didn't like The Shining and talks about his new novel Later!

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Stephen King Confesses He Didn't Like The Shining Movie

[merlinsclaw]

Not really a "confession" - he's spent the 41 years since the movie came out telling everyone he hates it. LOL.

[christophercampbell]

It's so crazy that that guy is the author of so many great horror novels. He seems like the sweetest guy.

[brunettebeauty]

AH I love how positive Drew is, she is such a ray of sunshine and you can tell that everyone she interviews feels so comfortable with her!

[Krooksbane]

The Shining (book) was basically a story about a man consumed by his addiction to alcohol. It was a VERY personal story for King, and his own addiction. Kubrick basically changed what the psychological aspect (horror) was about . I’d argue it’s a goddamn masterpiece (movie) but I understand King’s point of view.

[christopherdavis]

"Stephen King Confesses He Didn't Like The Shining Movie" who doesnt know this by now?

[unorthodoxblackgirl]

To see how far this woman has come in her career and life is the most joyous thing!!! Such an inspiration.

[laurenmeltzer]

He’s said this about a billion times though.

[quasar]

To be honest, if you're a "number one fan" of Stephen King, you heard all this stories million times again and again

[siasti]

Apparently Kubrick would call him at odd hours and ask questions like "Do you believe in ghosts?"

[ChubbyChecker]

Best thing he did, by a mile, was sell his short story Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption to a very little know screen writer called Frank Darabont, and let him do what he wanted with it.
Frank went on to make it into the greatest movie ever made.

[beachstreet]

Drew Barrymore really is Hollywood royalty. I’ve grown up with her since she started out in films as a kid in the early 80’s. She’s worked with the greats from Stephen Spielberg to Stephen King. You can tell Hollywood the industry, really respect her. She’s so likable and personable.

[HerveAttia]

Stephen King did not like The Shining movie because Kubrick changed the ending.

[sasapejcin]

Such a down to earth, laid back, funny guy!

[Darkradio]

I don't want him to die please god. Give immortality to this legend ☹️

[deborahmarkley]

My love for Stephen King started at the ripe old age of 12 - The first "real" novel I ever read was The Stand - I was instantly hooked and have been a fan ever since!

[WildBillHickums]

The cinematography and feel of Kubrick's Shining, was extremely well done imo because it really played with the viewers irrational fear of being trapped in a giant building alone, and he really captured the spaciousness of that building.

[caveman]

Thats so cool these two get to chat!
I've often thought about all the work he generated for actors through his stories, Drew Barrymore included🙂

[Dizzy]

Great revelations by Stephen King and Drew Barrymore is adorable as always.

[mattspencer]

This is so cute! King is one of my fav authors. This is such a fun interview to watch.

[ESLTeacherTom]

Good show, miss Drew! We met several years back and you were hilarious and kind.