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Old 12-30-2005, 07:18 AM   #77 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Derwood
Plus, the book was actually more violent (the main character was hunting down his family with a croquet mallet, not an axe....too me, that's more brutal somehow).
Sounds like a sticky wicket.

I agree with Charlatan as far as the movie goes. With King, it's so rare that the movie compares favorably with the book. Carrie and Shining are about the only two.

Although I do agree with the "here's Johnny" sentiment.

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