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The Tommyknockers

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An unearthly force hits all but the lover of a writer who has dug up something strange in Maine.
The Tommyknockers

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Critics Consensus

Unlikeable characters, a bloated narrative, and drab scripting make The Tommyknockers a hard watch for even the most die-hard of Stephen King fans.

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Chris Willman Los Angeles Times 01/15/2020
One of the author's lesser novels has been dumbed down exponentially for TV and put through a deflavorizer to remove every iota of the black humor and pop-culture satire that usually make even the silliest King sufferable. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times 01/15/2020
This adaptation by Lawrence D. Cohen ("Carrie") manages to squeeze out a respectable quota of creepy chills. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 01/15/2020
There's probably enough random mayhem in the miniseries to keep some viewers watching, but perhaps even the King faithful will yearn for some little hint of substance to tie it together. Go to Full Review David Reddish CBR May 5
3/4
Fans of science fiction and of King’s work will still find a lot to enjoy in The Tommyknockers. Even casual viewers can enjoy the work of Smits, Helgenberger and Cassidy, and will appreciate the story’s comments on addiction. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 01/15/2020
3/5
Though the plot doesn't give you much to sink your teeth into, the miniseries at least has a decent ending. Go to Full Review David Bianculli Baltimore Sun 01/15/2020
Some interesting performances, and a few of Mr. King's wonderfully weird touches, make it worth the time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel J Dec 26 It never really comes together. It is like a bunch of loose bits shaken together. See more Steve D 02/20/2023 A lesser King book slowed to a crawl by a poor script and lackluster special effects. See more russell h 02/06/2022 Terrible acting, twice as long as it should have been; Only watch if you are trying to see every film adaptation of Stephen King novels. See more 01/04/2021 Not SK's finest, but still a very good story and very entertaining adaptation See more 07/14/2020 I think this site was made because of this tv movie. Such a disappointment compared to the book. See more 10/08/2019 I used the tape from this VHS for artwork- that is what I thought of this film! If you have any sense you'll avoid this film like it is a bowl of mouldy tapioca. The only entertainment I had whilst watching this film was when the credits rolled. Then I threw my spaghetti bolognaise over the screen (I'm only joking but it was that bad!). Stay well clear.🤮🐂💩💩💩💩💩 See more Read all reviews
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John Power

Director

Jimmy Smits

Actor

Marg Helgenberger

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Joanna Cassidy

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John Ashton

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E.G. Marshall

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Movie Info

Synopsis An unearthly force hits all but the lover of a writer who has dug up something strange in Maine.
Director
John Power
Producer
Jayne Bieber, Jane Scott
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 9, 1993
Runtime
3h 12m