Whether he shows up as himself or plays an actual role, his cameos are memorable. var znscr = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; ga('send', 'pageview', { 'page': '/horror-movies/news/lists-'+urlTitle}); Lets take a trip through time, Constant Readers! Edit, As described in the book, a "goocher" is getting all tails when flipping coins (all heads is a "moon"). This, it has to be said, was mostly due to the fact that Kubrick had managed to make the film his own and had deviated from Kings original vision. King, like most, is a big fan of Brian De Palmas movie, saying in a 1978 interview with Cinefantastique that he liked De Palmas film of Carrie quite a bit. } else { It does not store any personal data. So, its no wonder that when his books were adapted into films and shows, hed be involved. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. In fact, the Goonies are inadvertently responsible for this primate jailbreak. King and George A. Romero worked together again on this found footage horror film. display: block; }, But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. That sweaty widows-peak-comb-over? 1998 - present JoBlo Media Inc., All Rights Reserved | JoBlo is a trademark of JoBlo Media Inc. } We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He served some jail time and is now performing odd jobs around Castle Rock. Horror master Stephen King made a hilarious cameo in IT Chapter Two, but his character almost had even more to do, via a flashback sequence. When Bob was first written, and before Astin sent in an audition tape to get the part, the Duffers originally had him die off far earlier. darkMode: true, Still, King agreed in the end and took his place in the on-screen history of It. Did Stephen King appear in the new Pet Sematary? This week sees a re-release of that eminently likable 1985 movie, scripted by Chris Columbus from an unmistakably and even parodically Spielbergian idea by Steven . For a hot second, we all thought maybe this is too much for old Bob. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Creepshow 2 is the only time hes been in both the original movie and the sequel.