Just saw the trailer for this new Stephen King adaptation...I think it looks really interesting...I was even compelled to check out the website:
www.dreamcatcher.com.....
Who knew what a Dreamcatcher was....maybe after I see the movie I will need to get one for protection....if the movie is as chilling as it looks!

Plus Jason Lee is the star of a horror movie! What a fun bonus!

My grandfather makes these as a hobby. He doesn't sell them or anything, but he gives them to us...you should see his house. Dream catchers everywhere.

I never read the book, but it sounds like a pretty good horror movie...I'd be surprised if it actually scares me, but I generally find this type of movie entertaining.

I read the book,I am surprised it was made into a movie, it seems like it would be VERY difficult to translate into movie form.

I agree that it seems difficult, but I am happy that it is being done - I really liked the concept of the book and think it may be interesting and could translate nicely if done well!

Yes, if they have stayed "true" to the way Stephen King writes, it could be a good movie. I am almost afraid to see it though, because Hollywood tends to butcher Stephen King books. Except for "The Stand" and "It" they always screw up his stories.

Didn't you think that justice was done with "The Shining"? I'm talking about the 1975 version with Jack Nicholson and not the recently butchered 3hr remake

I really didnt like either version. To be honest though, the recent remake (although not nearly as eerie ) was more true to the book except for the sappy ending. But the Nicholson movie gave you more of a "lonely isolated feeling" which is what King wanted to convey.

I loved the Shining...but then I didnt read the book first...sometimes I find that works better...but if I do read the book first I am always really curious to see how it is on screen...Dreamcatcher will be my next test!

Critics are laying into this movie (Rottentomatoes.com). Don't think I'm going to see it now...

typical boring stefan king story, you have to use your imagination because of a cursorily storyline! Better to read the book and make a funny bonfire with the videotape.

I rather enjoy his books, but the Stephen King movies are generally crap.

Originally posted by BorgHunter
I rather enjoy his books, but the Stephen King movies are generally crap.

Hmmm....can't say I agree with that generalization. Off the top of my head, there's Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, Christine, Stand By Me, Misery, and the Shining.

Originally posted by Leper
Hmmm....can't say I agree with that generalization. Off the top of my head, there's Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, Christine, Stand By Me, Misery, and the Shining. Those are great movies all in my opinion. Im a huge Stephen King fan, but there is a flip side to this too. Cujo, Maximum Overdrive, Night Shift, and Night Flyer are a few of his flops.

I used to read King all the time, and had most of his works in 1st edition hardback. That is until "Gerald's Game". I read nothing of his after that until "Green Mile". "Gerald's Game" infuriated me....the book was over (for me) within 10 or so pages. Typically his books do not transition well to the silver screen.

I personally thought that Dreamcatcher was great, even better than Signs.

Signs was an entertaining movie based on unscientific pop fiction and high school pranks.

Just my 2¢

"Signs" wasn't bad at all. Would love to see real live "first contact" within my lifetime, with all the media there so no one can dispute the idea that we're really not alone here.