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Did you Know? Stephen King is the living author with the most films adaptations.
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Thirty-six of the author's books have been adapted for the screen. The first was "Carrie," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1976. It was a box office success. King stated in an interview with "Rolling Stone" that his favourite adaptation was "Stand By Me" from 1986.