Stephen King thinks THIS Oscar-winning adaptation is better than his original book: ‘It had a touch of humor’

Stephen King maintains a hands-off approach to film adaptations, primarily approving scripts and casting choices. He appreciates adaptations like ‘Misery’ and ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ but famously dislikes Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ for straying from the source material’s themes. Mike Flanagan notes King’s focus on human stories rather than solely on monsters, contributing to his success.