Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

jacobjohntaylor1 There are some very scary movies best on Steven King books. This is not one of them. I do not know why this got a 7.4. The story line is awful. It is not scary. It has an awful ending. It is not a 7.4. It is a 1. There are great actors in this movie. They wasted there time. Do not waste your time. Do not waste your money. Do not see this movie. It is one of the worst horror movies of all time. If you want to something really scary see The Shining. Maximum overdrive is also very scary. Carrie is also very scary. This is not. Do not see it. Is awful. I can not believe that the same man who wrote a great story like The Shining wrote this.

gavin6942 A small village off the mainland is about to receive a huge winter storm. It won't be just another storm for them. A strange visitor named Andre Linoge comes to the small village and gives the residents havoc. He knows everything about them, and when he tells the truth about one of them, that person denies it.There is some sort of connection between Stephen King and television, though I do not quite know what it is. Many of his films have been turned into TV mini-series. Some are quite good. "It", for example, is somewhat legendary, as is "The Stand". And then you get duds like "The Langoliers", which really should not even exist.This is in the middle, maybe more good than bad. In some sense, it has elements of "The Stand" or "Needful Things", with its villain who seems to be devil incarnate. Perhaps they are all the same character? But it may also have a weakness in being a mini-series. It might run too long and might be too repetitive. People will disagree on this.

bayardhiler Many moons ago, the multi-night mini-series was a staple of entertainment for the broadcast networks, producing such classics like "Roots", "V", and "The Beast". As a kid growing up in the 90's, I was fortunate to experience the last hurrah of that era and some of the best ones that I remember came from the brilliant mind of Stephen King. 1999's "Storm of the Century" was one of those.Through the narration of Constable Mike Anderson (Tim Daly), we're introduced to a small island town off the coast of Maine, a town whose people-like many island people-know how to keep a secret. It just so happens that a viscous storm is rearing its ugly head toward the island but as they will soon learn, that's the least of their worries. With the simple but creepy phrase "Born in lust, turn to dust. Born in sin, come on in", a mysterious stranger murders a hapless old lady and then waits for the cops to come. Andre Linoge (Colm Feore) is his name and right from the start we know there's not a thing normal about him. He has retractable fangs, eyes that can glow red, and a sliver, wolf head cane that seems to appear anywhere he wants. Soon, with several random suicides and killings, it becomes obvious that no matter if Linoge is locked up or out and about, he's in control. The only reason he gives is the unforgettable "Give me what I want and I'll go away".So many things make "Storm" what it is. The first has to do with writing of King, who, unlike many of his television productions, did not adapt this from any story. Because he could just write it for television, "Storm" comes across as more direct than any of the other famous King mini-series such as "The Stand". With his ever amazing ability of combining horror and character development, King is able to take the fantastic and make it seem real. Credit has must go to the many good actors, such as Tim Daly as Anderson, who desperately tries to keep the town on the course of good in spite of Linoge's corruption, Jeffery DeMunn as slimy town manager Robbie Beals, and Deborah Farentino as Anderson's devoted wife as well as many others who I don't have the space for. However, the one who really steals the show is the talented but underrated Colm Feore as the devilish Linoge. Whether he's causing death and destruction through storms and suicides, singing "I'm a Little Tea pot" nursery rhyme, or just making a cold stare, Feore is nothing short of charismatic and terrifying. I should also give credit to the director, Craig R. Baxely and the production staff for being able to create an epic winter nightmare for the town, complete with tons of snow, crashing waves, and desolate landscape, all with a television budget.Sadly, though we didn't realize it at the time, grand productions like "Storm" were in the twilight of their existence. There weren't too many more treasures after this one, of King's or anyone else's for that matter. It's for this reason that it holds a special place in my heart because it was still a time before shows like "Big Brother" took over the airwaves. I can't help but wonder how we went from this to that. Ugh, why did it all have to end??!! Despite what modern TV has become, I urge you to watch and enjoy "Storm" on DVD and remember that "hell is repetition".

HorrorFIlmReviews I must Say, I am a huge fan of Stephen King films, with there only being a few exceptions. The film adoptions have been very good and this is no exception. Many of the film are very long due to them normally being apart of a TV mini series, yet somehow they manage to keep you gripped.Being a great lover of the sea the front cover of this film drew me in when I was very young and I remember enjoying it a lot. watching it again today reminded just what a good film this is.Plot: A small fishing village off mainland Maine is forced to shelter while the storm of the century batters the coast. meanwhile a strange visitor named Andre Linoge finds himself amongst the locals with a dark plan and causes mayhem. "Give me what I want and I will go away".Hot or Not:This film is very long and one would fear over drawn, however the strong characters keep you interested throughout, especially the marvellously creepy Andre Linoge (Colm Feore). The setting is perfect and shows how isolated the characters are, which builds even greater tension throughout the film. We know that there is no escape. Unlike many modern horror films this isn't about violence or gore, its all about building suspense and the ending is pulled off to perfect effect as it drags you into the situation. The whole fact that Andre Linoge knows their history is great, as it is interesting to see the reactions of his victims. He plays brilliant mind games and he is very smooth in doing so. To see the towns people dealing with both the storm and their worst nightmare is portrayed perfectly, it also proves the say false that small communities stick together as when put in a dangerous position everyone is for themselves. Birds and the Bees:Nothing here, but not needed. Acting:The performances here are very good especially from Colm Feore (Andre Linoge) he says very little but when he does speak it is to perfection. You are always wanting him so say more. The two leads Tim Daly (Mike Anderson) Is a strong and he is believable especially at the end as the doting father. Another notable character is Jeffrey DeMunn some what of a a Stephen King veteran as he always turns up in his films. He plays the annoying towns chief very well.Bottom Line:A must for Stephen King fans, you wont be disappointed. It should also appeal to a main stream audience although i doubt many people would sit down to what it because of its length which is a great shame. This has everything you wont for a creepy winters night, so snuggle up in a blanket and watch Storm of the Century. "Watch out for Stephen King cameo in the TV at the beginning in Martha's house"