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McMurphy · 10th October 2007, 08:55 AM

I watched the upcoming Hollywood film adaption for Stephen King's "The Mist" short story/novella tonight, which I originally read (like most readers) in his fantastic Skeleton Crew short story collection.

It has been some time since I have read the story, but the film certainly changes some key elements; namely, the revelation of the horrors wielded by the mist and the ending of the story. The special effects were disappointing but the film depicted the chaos within the supermarket well.

Whether or not the film adaption will appease King fans may not be answered until later, but I thought it would be a good spring board for "The Mist" discussion.

Personally, I think the story is among the best in the Skeleton Crew short story collection, and I liked how it originally ended.

10th October 2007, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
McMurphy Apostate Against the Eloi Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,150	The Mist I watched the upcoming Hollywood film adaption for Stephen King's "The Mist" short story/novella tonight, which I originally read (like most readers) in his fantastic Skeleton Crew short story collection. It has been some time since I have read the story, but the film certainly changes some key elements; namely, the revelation of the horrors wielded by the mist and the ending of the story. The special effects were disappointing but the film depicted the chaos within the supermarket well. Whether or not the film adaption will appease King fans may not be answered until later, but I thought it would be a good spring board for "The Mist" discussion. Personally, I think the story is among the best in the Skeleton Crew short story collection, and I liked how it originally ended.