Storm of the Century

1999 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · 78% critics

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaHorrorThriller

A massive blizzard traps an isolated island community, cutting them off as fear and suspicion spread. When a mysterious stranger arrives and begins terrorizing the town, the residents must confront their own secrets and decide how far they’ll go to protect each other from an escalating threat.

Also known as Storm Of The Century - Stephen King · Stephen King's Storm of the Century

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Details

Years: 1999
Release date: 1999-02-14
Network: ABC
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 80 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 78/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (329 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a slow-burn, snowbound Stephen King-style thriller with mounting dread and moral pressure, similar to The Stand or The Shining; Not for you if you need fast pacing and constant scares.

Pros: tense winter atmosphere; creepy stranger premise; strong performances | Cons: very long runtime; slow repetitive pacing; uneven effects