Stephen King's Trash List: These 10 Films are a Complete Waste of Your Life

Though Stephen King is best known for his prolific output of horror stories and novels, he's also quite knowledgeable about films and never hesitates to share his views with fans. While King is not a professional film critic, his legendary status among book lovers lends him considerable authority on the subject of movies.

King usually refrains from harshly criticizing films he dislikes, but occasionally, he can't help but publicly lambaste the ones that disappoint him. Here are 10 such films that have received his outspoken criticism.

You might notice that many films on this list are adaptations of King's own books, which certainly justifies his critiques. After all, as the original storyteller, King has every right to critique these adaptations—especially since his criticisms are often well-founded. An exception is "The Shining," about which King's and audiences' opinions dramatically differ—the film is considered a masterpiece by many who have never even read the original novel.

King is not a hater; he doesn't just spew negativity without at least some basis. He always supports his opinions with facts, making his film reviews not only interesting but also a useful guide when choosing your next movie to watch.