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This would make an excellent television series

posted 19 years ago by Mister_Scratch
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I don't think a truly faithful movie adaptation can be made of this novel. But this story would make a hell of a television series. Think about it... In the first episode, Gaunt moves into Castle Rock, Pangborn and the other main characters are introduced. In each subsequent episode, more characters and new items for sale are introduced. The tension and violence escalates with each new episode. With some good, creative writers attached there could be some great new items, storylines and characters developed within Castle Rock.

[–] mrfryc 19 years ago

I like this idea, but I don't think any production company would ever take it seriously. Anybody remember "Friday the 13th: The Series" where the three lead actors track down a haunted object from the grandfathers antique show in each episode? I see that show as the strongest reason for a Needful Things series never happening.

[–] jakob_holmberg 19 years ago

"I like this idea, but I don't think any production company would ever take it seriously. Anybody remember "Friday the 13th: The Series" where the three lead actors track down a haunted object from the grandfathers antique show in each episode? I see that show as the strongest reason for a Needful Things series never happening. "

But that was an ongoing series. Needful Things would be a miniseries, with maybe 6 episodes at about 90 minutes each. Then it would be over.

[–] M L 19 years ago

Yes, I agree. "Needful Things" would make an excellent miniseries.

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[–] I_am_SPonG 18 years ago

90 minutes for all 6? thats ridiculous

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[–] BreakingDexter 15 years ago

I kept thinking this while watching the movie.

[–] drxcreatures 15 years ago

I could see it happening. I remember Friday the 13th. I never missed an episode.

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[–] MissMargoChanning 9 years ago

Hey Scratch! I see that you no longer post but your idea was great. This could have been better than Under The Dome!

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[–] coreylahey 9 years ago

I think it would too. But it would maybe seem a little bit too much like the series Friday the 13th (about a shop of haunted antiques and merchandise - it had nothing to do with the Friday the 13th movie series).

[–] nansopkog 9 years ago

I'd watch that!
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