Storm of the Century (1999)
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75% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
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The first story Stephen King wrote specifically for a television miniseries, Storm of the Century is set in Little Tall Island, a small town off the coast of Maine. The citizens are bracing themselves for what is expected to be the worst snowstorm in 100 years when a mysterious stranger named Andre… More The first story Stephen King wrote specifically for a television miniseries, Storm of the Century is set in Little Tall Island, a small town off the coast of Maine. The citizens are bracing themselves for what is expected to be the worst snowstorm in 100 years when a mysterious stranger named Andre Linoge (Colm Feore) arrives with a simple command: "Give me what I want and I'll go away." Andre is, in fact, an emissary of Satan, and what he wants is one of the children of Little Tall Island, whom he will raise to take over his assignment on Earth -- it seems that Satan's lifespan, although far longer than that of a normal human, is not unlimited, and he will need a replacement for that time when he must vacate his position. Andre knows everyone's secrets and can make their lives a living hell (no pun intended); he can also destroy the city at will. And only one person in town has the strength to stand up to Andre -- the sheriff, Mike Anderson (Tim Daly). While originally written for television, Stephen King's novelization of Storm of the Century was published shortly after the series was originally broadcast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Craig R. Baxley
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Horror
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Feb 14, 1999 Wide
- Studio
- Trimark
Critic Reviews
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Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is
a little long but still very good
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Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium
It sags in the middle under a lengthy running time, but the premise and execution are terrific... and unlike many King adaptations, it really sticks the dismount.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Only Stephen King would be afforded the compliment of turning a ninety-minute story idea into a four-and-a-half-hour miniseries.
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