Over seventy-five films have been made based either on Stephen King narratives or screen/teleplay scripts that King himself authored, yet this body of work has received very little scholarly attention. An original collection of essays assembled on the cinematic adaptations of Stephen King and written by experts in cinema, television, and cultural studies, this work examines the most important films from the King canon, from Carrie to The Shining to The Shawshank Redemption. Focusing on the most intriguing aspects of these movies--race, gender, technology--this rich collection draws conclusions on their socio-political relevance in contemporary society. ***With updated material on 1408, The Mist, and more!