![Stephen King has written many thrilling horror novels, including "It." [Image Patrick Lauke/Flickr]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/22/660x290/b_502x220x82/stephen-king-has-written-many-thrilling-horror-novels-including-it-image-patrick-laukeflickr_2232625.jpg "Stephen King has written many thrilling horror novels, including \"It.\" [Image Patrick Lauke/Flickr]")
'Carrie' (1974)
The Stephen King novel “Carrie” was published in 1974 and a film was released in 1976, starring a young Sissy Spacek as Carrie, who discovers new, horrific powers while at her prom. A 2013 version starred Chloe Grace Moretz in the leading role.
'The Shining' (1977)
Mention of the novel “The Shining” usually brings to mind Jack Torrence (Jack Nicholson) in the 1980 movie, smashing through a wooden door with an axe to try and kill his wife. The story begins as Torrence being a caretaker of a hotel over the winter period, where forces of evil soon take over him.
'The Stand' (1978)
One of the best post-apocalyptic dramas of all time, “The Stand” involves a deadly super flu (Captain Trips) that decimates most of the world’s population. Those remaining are forced to choose between good and evil. Made into an extended mini-series in 1994, the story is about to get its second adaptation on CBS All Access in the US, and hopefully later in the UK.
