Review of Needful Things (1993) by Dalton A — 13 Sep 2018

A chilling take of greed and humanity's faults wrapped in Kings signature style of storytelling.

This review of Needful Things (1993) was written by Dalton A on 13 Sep 2018.

Needful Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Needful Things (1993)

By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 03 May 2016

Needful Things is yet another one of those films based on a Stephen King story that inspires you to wonder why his stories don't make better…

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By Martin R (400) on 25 May 2011

This was my 1st Stephen King book ever, not one of my faves though and, although the movie was ok, it's nothing fabulous…

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 10 Jun 2017

It has some entertaining devilish moments, however the over all theme of the film is the devil made us do it and no one takes responsibility…

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By Brian Lowry (913) for Variety (12,700) on 18 Sep 2014

Moviegoers aren’t likely to be similarly spellbound, as Heston employs a too-slow buildup to an explosion of mayhem that incorporates gruesome…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 05 Apr 2012

Leland: Kill them all. Let God sort them out…

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By Tanya S (170) on 22 Oct 2011

The beginning was awesome and heartwarming.... the rest of it really sucked. someone please make a better second half…

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By Jennifer R (652) on 15 Apr 2011

Needful Things' is my least favourite King novel - if you like reading a 700-page book about pranks then it may be for you…

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By John N (608) on 25 Jul 2011

Not great, but entertaining nonetheless. Of course, Max von Sydow is an improvement upon any film in which he partakes…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 29 Nov 2012

It was a good movie but I don't think I'll ever watch this movie again, it was ok but could have been better, it starred J.T Walsh, Ed Harris…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 05 Jul 2011

I really enjoyed this. A great story and plot…

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