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.

Full Review | Jan 15, 2020

This adaptation by Lawrence D. Cohen ("Carrie") manages to squeeze out a respectable quota of creepy chills.

Full Review | Jan 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.

Full Review | Jan 15, 2020

"The Tommyknockers" is recommended only to dyed-in-the-wool King fans. Other viewers would be wise to turn elsewhere.

Full Review | Jan 15, 2020

When [Lawrence D.] Cohen taps into King's greatest theme - families in peril from forces beyond their understanding - The Tommyknockers can be moving. The rest of the time, it's never less than an entertaining goof.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jan 15, 2020

King's ability to give us relationships on which to hang our emotions provides a familiar and solid foundation for his effective scare tactics.

Full Review | Jan 15, 2020

Director John Power gives the fright thing a try, but the writing is pedestrian, the characters obvious.

Full Review | Mar 2, 2018