Horror writer Stephen King is no stranger to classic horror film fans and today the Classic Horror Campaign wishes the master of horror a very happy birthday! Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21st 1947 and gained massive fame with the success of his best-selling horror novels Carrie, Salem’s Lot and The Shining. Many of King’s novels and short stories have been adapted into films and television mini-series which remain popular amongst horror film fans of all ages.

So raise your glasses and let’s all wish Stephen King, the Master of Horror a very happy birthday!

STEPHEN KING CLASSIC HORROR FILMOGRAPHY

• Carrie (1976)
• Salem’s Lot (1979)
• The Shining (1980)
• Creepshow (1982)
• Christine (1983)
• The Dead Zone (1983)
• Cujo (1983)
• Children Of The Corn (1984)
• Firestarter (1984)
• Cat’s Eye (1985)
• Stand By Me (1986)
• Creepshow 2 (1987)
• Pet Sematary (1989)
• It (1990)
• Misery (1990)