Stephen King is one of the most prolific and renowned names in horror, with dozens of film and television adaptations of his work since the 1970s. The first to adapt one of King’s books was Brian de Palma, who brought King’s debut novel, Carrie, to the silver screen in 1976, going on to become a horror classic. One of the latest directors to bring a number of King’s books to life is Mike Flanagan, who has proven through his adaptations of Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and the highly anticipated The Life of Chuck, that he’s the best modern horror director to adapt the material of the literary horror icon.