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Only Three Directors Have Made Multiple Stephen King Movies (And They’re All Good)

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Only a select few directors have managed to successfully adapt multiple Stephen King stories, but their work has proven to be among the best King adaptations ever made.
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  • Director Frank Darabont is the only filmmaker to have directed three acclaimed King adaptations - The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist - showcasing his versatility in handling both dramatic and horror-tinged narratives.
  • Mike Flanagan has taken on several King projects, including the 'impossible to adapt' Gerald's Game, the Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, and the upcoming The Life of Chuck, solidifying his reputation as one of the premier Stephen King interpreters in Hollywood.
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Frank Darabont, Mike Flanagan, Rob Reiner, Mick Garris, George A. Romero, Lewis Teague, Tobe Hooper, Andy Muschietti, Columbia Pictures, Netflix, Stand by Me, Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist, Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, Sleepwalkers, Riding the Bullet, Creepshow, The Dark Half, Cujo, Cat's Eye, Salem's Lot, The Mangler, IT, IT CHAPTER TWO, IT: Welcome to Derry
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