Review of Thinner (1996) by Grant T — 13 Jul 2013

Not a bad adaption to a good Stephen king book.

This review of Thinner (1996) was written by Grant T on 13 Jul 2013.

Thinner has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James C (2,975) on 13 Jan 2013

An OK adaption of the novel. Could have been better…

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By Joe M (1,521) on 20 Jul 2013

It was scarier when I saw it in high school. The acting is terrible...maybe I'll read the book…

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By Lawrence Van Gelder (123) for The New York Times (9,847) on 15 May 2016

A tale of negligent homicide, class warfare, vengeance, jealousy and murder, Stephen King's Thinner has the outlines of Shakespearean tragedy…

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Instead of exploiting the mystery and dread, or even the comedy, of Billy’s condition, Thinner turns into an excruciatingly low-grade pursuit…

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