Stephen King's Thoughts on 'The Shining'
Stephen King, possibly the most frequently-adapted author, has expressed dissatisfaction with some adaptations of his works.
One notable example is Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining', a 1980 film based on King's 1977 novel of the same name.
King has long been critical of Kubrick's interpretation of the story of Jack Torrance, a writer who becomes the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel with his family.
King explained to David Letterman in 1980 why Kubrick's film left him unsatisfied.
With over 100 adaptations of his works, King's fans are aware of his mixed feelings towards some of these reinterpretations.
Author's summary: King criticizes Kubrick's 'The Shining' adaptation.