Has anyone seen the original movie or read the book?  

Well I haven't watched the show this season but I have liked it in the past. They have been very true to the story. I didn't read the original book but I was told by my sister that the movie did follow the book fairly well. The show did a great job of following it too at least what I saw of it the first few seasons. It's been on at a bad time for me to cactch but going to try to again. The storylines they did were very good and really gave more depth to the character of Johnny. Showed what all he had to deal with, not just his new vision but also the lose of Sarah (his fiance) and how he had a child he never knew about. It was well done.


I can't blame you with Anthony Michael Hall and thinking of the geekie kid but he's really grown up quite a bit since then. He looks very different. I've uploaded some pics of the show under this interest so you can see if you like.

I'm not putting down Mr. Hall. I loved Vacation and Weird Science. I'll have to see if I can catch the television, Dead Zone. Thanks.

I didn't think you were. He has changed quite a bit since those days. I loved him in The Breakfast Club and Wierd Science. When I first saw him on The Dead Zone I couldn't believe how much he changed. All I could think of were those Oprah or other shows where they do the "Then and Now" from high school geek to adult hunk.

Hello Transdisc,

You crack me up! I had forgotten about him being in "Weird Science". Even little Anthony Michael Hall is all growed up now. Actually, the first time I saw the show I could hardly believe it was him. But, fortunately he'd changed enough that "The Breakfast Club" never entered my mind.

It's a great show, Transdisc. They've done a fabulous job of using comedy, drama, action, and good 'ol suspense to meld the concept of a psychic into the everyday life of the real world. It's not hokey at all.

I've watched it from the first episode of the first season. I'll also add that Hubby & I both like it. So, yes it appeals to both genders.

Thanks for the info., ladyluna.

Thanks for the Best Response, Emeraldisle. Very kind. :)

I have to admit I never read the book either. When the movie came out I wasn't really into reading Stephen King. I was more into historical romance but I did like the movie. The show is very good as well. I haven't watched it recently. I need to find out when it's on again so I can try to.

Yeah after I had watched the eposides and saw the original one on Sci Fi I rented the second one so when it come on television I was so happy because I wanted to see the one with Anthonthy Micheal Hall.

Yeah the premiere movie for the show was very well done. Really showed more of the character and his history then the original movie. I liked that.

I know how that goes with the age and trying to remember if I read a book or not :)

Yeah he did look better originally. I liked him better with the longer hair but maybe he wanted it cut. I don't know on that one.

I agree Christopher Walken is always good. I've enjoyed everything I've seen him in. I loved him in "Man of the Year". That was really good.

Yeah I can see why he could creep you out. He has done a few movies where he has that look about him that kind of gives you the willies.

Oh I hate when I loan out books and never get them back. I've had that happen a few times too. It always bums me out because usually then I really want to read it.

Richard Bachman is his other pen name. I haven't read any of those by him and only a handful of his books under the name Stephen King. I have liked most of them. A couple I didn't, like "The Tommyknockers". Overall though I think he does a great job of writing. "The Dead Zone" was one of his better projects in my opinion.