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An Acclaimed Star Trek Writer Wrote A Maligned Stephen King Adaptation
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)
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A Star Trek scribe tries their hand at a polarizing Stephen King adaptation, sparking debate among genre fans
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- The maligned Stephen King adaptation in question is 'The Shining' TV movie, written by acclaimed Star Trek writer Michael Piller
- Piller's take on the iconic King story was widely panned by critics and fans, with many preferring Stanley Kubrick's classic film version over the small screen adaptation
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Michael Piller, Star Trek, The Shining