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Needful Things (1993)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Horror
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Fraser Heston
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Amanda Plummer, Bonnie Bedelia, Ed Harris, Max Von Sydow
Published ID: 4820
UPC: 044005647129, 027616867766,
Plot: Satan opens an antique shop in a small town and lures the residents into evil actions in this supernatural chiller. Based on a novel by the prolific Stephen King, the film bears many of the author's trademarks, such as the New England setting and the focus on regular people tempted by the forces of supernatural evil. Here, the enticements toward bad behavior comes from the Needful Things shop, owned by new resident Leland Gaunt (Max von Sydow). Gaunt's shop offers an odd collection of goods, each of which happens to be the object of desire of a local resident. Instead of money, however, Gaunt demands that townspeople perform a series of simple pranks. He has a plan, and these actions escalate until the town is at violent war with itself. The residents are brought to life by a talented cast, led by von Sydow's suave devil and including Ed Harris as the local sheriff, J.T. Walsh as a corrupt politician, and Amanda Plummer as a seemingly innocent baker. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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Needful Things
Added 8/25/2009

Disc in great shape. Took almost a month to get here. Seller said they switched carriers due to lost packages. I dont hold it against seller.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
way way too harsh!
Added 8/15/2009

I just read Jeff Shannon's review of this film and quite frankly i don't understand why he is so harsh. it may not be the best stephen king film but it's far from the worst. it's actually pretty good and quite underrated, esp. if you have seen the expanded tv version which is even better. why that hasn't been released on dvd is a true shame. what fans of this film really need is a truly re-edited version, that combines the two versions into one film. in any case,if you like steve's work of you liked the book,pay no attention to the review and go ahead and rent or buy this film, you won't be sorry.
now, if you want to see a truly horrible film,why not try "Independence Day" or "Transformers" both are completely unwatchable garbage and both made tons of cash. you decide!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Stephen King's Best
Added 3/4/2009

This sleeper is one of, if not, Stephen Kings best. Ed Harris is great as the Sheriff of Castle Rock [Yes, the same Castle Rock that forms a backdrop for many of King's tales]. Max Von Sydow comes to town and opens the Needful Things curio store . Although there's never much inventory, Max can always reach under the counter and pull out just what you need from a one of a kind baseball card to a long lost high school jacket. The price is always modest as long as you'll do him a small favor.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Could've Been Better
Added 10/12/2008

I admit I haven't read the book Needful Things, but this movie just seems like its missing something. It starts out well, with a look at small town life.The scene where Ed Harris, as the sheriff, and Max von Sydow as Leland Gaunt, the antique shop owner/Satan, meet and share some pie is almost sublime. But then the movie gets silly, with Ole Scratch turning the townspeople violently against each other by providing all the things they've ever wanted most. The acting is good, though Sydow really chews the scenery by the end. Overall, fair time killer.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
needful things
Added 10/5/2008

another great one from the twisted mind of king.you'll love it,i know i do.if you like king you have to see this one.you won't be dissapointed i promise!!
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Needful Things
Added 8/25/2009

Disc in great shape. Took almost a month to get here. Seller said they switched carriers due to lost packages. I dont hold it against seller.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
way way too harsh!
Added 8/15/2009

I just read Jeff Shannon's review of this film and quite frankly i don't understand why he is so harsh. it may not be the best stephen king film but it's far from the worst. it's actually pretty good and quite underrated, esp. if you have seen the expanded tv version which is even better. why that hasn't been released on dvd is a true shame. what fans of this film really need is a truly re-edited version, that combines the two versions into one film. in any case,if you like steve's work of you liked the book,pay no attention to the review and go ahead and rent or buy this film, you won't be sorry.
now, if you want to see a truly horrible film,why not try "Independence Day" or "Transformers" both are completely unwatchable garbage and both made tons of cash. you decide!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Stephen King's Best
Added 3/4/2009

This sleeper is one of, if not, Stephen Kings best. Ed Harris is great as the Sheriff of Castle Rock [Yes, the same Castle Rock that forms a backdrop for many of King's tales]. Max Von Sydow comes to town and opens the Needful Things curio store . Although there's never much inventory, Max can always reach under the counter and pull out just what you need from a one of a kind baseball card to a long lost high school jacket. The price is always modest as long as you'll do him a small favor.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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