10 Underrated Movies Based On Stephen King Stories

10. Gerald's Game

Released last year, Gerald's Game is based on a King story written in 1992. The movie was greeted with good reviews upon release but seemed to fade away quickly without getting the plaudits it deserved. The story follows married couple Jessie and Gerald as they attempt to spice up their love life, but things take a dark turn when Gerald collapses and Jessie is left handcuffed to the bed with no way out.

Almost the entirety of the film takes place in one room, relying on the very small cast to provide sufficient tension and drama to keep us glued to our screens. Fortunately, Carla Gugino provides an award-worthy performance as the stranded Jessie, who rides a rollercoaster of emotions in her bid to escape the bedroom.

Gugino's acting is top notch and Bruce Greenwood turns in an excellent performance too in the part of Gerald, while special praise is also reserved for Carel Struycken in his role as the mysterious 'Moonlight Man' who haunts Jessie when the sun goes down. Director Mike Flanagan keeps the tension high from the opening moments to the closing credits and the film features some truly nightmare-inducing scenes in its latter stages.