10 Stephen King Movies Available On Prime Video
Some stories do not just scare you, they move in and refuse to leave.
Small towns hide dark secrets, ordinary people face impossible terror, and nightmares unfold in ways only one writer could imagine.
Disclaimer: Many of those chilling tales made the leap to the screen, where the fear feels even closer. As of January 29, 2026, JustWatch lists the following titles as streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States. Availability can change by date and region.
10. Maximum Overdrive (1986)
What happens when machines decide humans are the enemy?
This wild ride marks the only film Stephen King ever directed himself. When a mysterious comet passes Earth, every machine suddenly comes alive with murderous intent.
Emilio Estevez leads a group of survivors trapped at a truck stop while killer vehicles circle outside. The film delivers pure 80s horror fun with exploding trucks and a rocking AC/DC soundtrack that perfectly captures the chaotic energy.
9. The Dark Half (1993)
Imagine your pen name coming to life and hunting you down.
George Romero directed this psychological thriller about a writer whose evil alter ego literally materializes. Timothy Hutton plays both the mild-mannered author and his sinister pseudonym brought to horrifying life.
The movie explores themes of identity and creativity gone wrong. Sparrows play a creepy symbolic role throughout, adding an extra layer of unease to every scene.
8. Apt Pupil (1998)
Curiosity can lead down the darkest paths imaginable.
A brilliant high school student discovers a Nazi war criminal living in his neighborhood. Instead of reporting him, the boy demands to hear stories about wartime atrocities.
Ian McKellen delivers a chilling performance as the hidden monster. Their twisted relationship becomes increasingly dangerous as each tries to manipulate the other, proving that evil can corrupt even the brightest minds.
7. Cell (2016)
One sudden phone call is all it takes for the world to fall apart.
In the lead roles, Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack anchor an apocalyptic thriller where a mysterious signal turns cell phone users into violent, mindless attackers.
Left uninfected, a small group of survivors must navigate a society in collapse while staying clear of the roaming hordes.
By tying its horror to everyday technology, the story taps into modern fears about dependence on devices and constant connectivity.
6. Sometimes They Come Back (1991)
High school was tough enough without vengeful ghosts showing up.
Tim Matheson plays a teacher haunted by a childhood tragedy when the teenage gang who murdered his brother returns from the grave. They enroll in his class, looking exactly as they did decades ago.
The past refuses to stay buried in this supernatural revenge tale. It explores guilt, trauma, and the courage needed to finally confront old demons that never really left.
5. The Lawnmower Man (1992)
Virtual reality once sounded like a doorway to a brighter future, yet here it opens into pure nightmare fuel. In the central role, Pierce Brosnan plays a scientist who uses experimental VR tech to boost a gardener’s intelligence beyond normal limits.
What begins as a breakthrough quickly spirals out of control when the subject evolves toward frightening, godlike abilities. Marketed as a Stephen King adaptation, the finished film departs heavily from his short story, and King successfully sued to have his name removed from marketing.
Today, those early CGI effects carry a retro charm that adds to its offbeat appeal.
4. Children Of The Corn (1984)
Never trust a town where all the adults have mysteriously disappeared.
Linda Hamilton stars in this creepy tale about a couple who stumble upon a rural Nebraska community run entirely by murderous children.
The kids worship a sinister entity living in the cornfields and have eliminated anyone over eighteen. The film spawned numerous sequels and remains one of the most recognizable King adaptations, proving that sometimes children are the scariest monsters of all.
3. Creepshow 2 (1987)
Three terrifying tales wrapped in one deliciously dark package.
This anthology sequel adapts multiple stories associated with Stephen King, including ‘The Raft’ and ‘The Hitchhiker,’ and keeps the franchise’s comic book flair. From a wooden Native American statue seeking revenge to a deadly oil slick at a lake, each segment delivers unique scares.
The wraparound story features an animated paperboy delivering horror comics. It captures the fun spirit of old EC Comics while still providing genuine chills for fans.
2. The Mangler Reborn (2005)
A haunted machine can be scarier than any monster in the woods.
This film is the third entry in The Mangler series, which is based on Stephen King’s short story, and it spins the premise into a curse-in-the-workplace nightmare where a brutal, blood-soaked force attaches itself to the machinery.
It is a gnarly, offbeat pick that sits nicely alongside King’s other “ordinary life goes violently wrong” adaptations.
1. Stephen King: A Necessary Evil (Documentary)
Ever wondered what makes the master of horror tick?
This fascinating documentary explores King’s life, career, and enormous cultural impact. Interviews with the author himself reveal the inspirations behind his most famous works and his creative process.
Film critics and fellow writers discuss why his stories resonate so deeply with audiences worldwide. It’s the perfect companion piece after watching his adaptations, offering insight into the mind behind the nightmares.
