The tyranist's thoughts
I was going to assert that there had been almost as many TV movies and mini-series made from Stephen King's work as there had been theatrical and video release films. Then I checked. It is currently 4 to 1 in favor of the films. At least it seemed like there were a lot of made-for-TV King movies.
I have to admit that I have never read The Tommyknockers. I know that you are asking yourself how this is possible. Well, I wasn't always a King fan and there are a lot of books to read besides his. I promise to read it soon. Still, I enjoyed the mini-series for the most part. Jimmy Smits is always hard to endure, but he does a fair job here. Marg Helgenberger is pretty fantastic as the possessed Bobbi Anderson. Really, this is pretty well-thought out and paced. There are certain creepy moments (none are truly frightening) and there is a lot of the feeling of say The Stepford Wives. It is good for three hours entertainment.
I feel obligated to explain one skull on this review. Unfulfilled promise of nudity. "But you knew it was made for TV, how could you expect any nudity." Well, as I see it, anything with Traci Lords that doesn't have her appearing completely naked is an unfulfilled promise of nudity. It's just what we've come to expect of her. I mean, really she isn't a very good actress anyway.