Review of Needful Things (1993) by Kevin H — 25 Nov 2008

Finally a King adaptation worth seeing....

This review of Needful Things (1993) was written by Kevin H on 25 Nov 2008.

Needful Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Needful Things (1993)

By John K (1,706) on 08 Jun 2011

A Stephen King export with some star power, Needful Things is a high budget entry in the King catalog…

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By Luis G (526) on 17 Jun 2011

Not the best adaptation of any King's work…

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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 Scott W (2,167) on 05 Jul 2011

I really enjoyed this. A great story and plot…

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

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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 Eric J (681) on 08 Nov 2013

My favourite horror film, with al wicked sense of humor and a phenomenal performance by Max von Sydow. A Classic…

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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 Aj V (1,538) on 22 May 2011

Could you imagine having a store where you can get just what you really need? But then it turns out to be evil? Awesome, right…

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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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