Stephen King: His 5 Best On-Screen Stories Set in the Snow (and Where to Stream Them)

Stephen King: His 5 Best On-Screen Stories Set in the Snow (and Where to Stream Them)

January 8, 2026 Dread Central

From its bleakness and isolation to its undeniable beauty, it’s likely no coincidence that so much of Stephen King’s storytelling is cloaked beneath the snow. His stories and novels, while not usually set entirely during this time of year, almost always take a detour down the frostbitten avenues of winter to stark and startling effect.

To help you endure yet another seemingly endless snow season, I’ve gone ahead and assembled my five favorite frosty Stephen King film and TV adaptations. So settle in and enjoy. These titles are perfectly suited for curling up in front of a cozy fire with hot cocoa as you await the next emotional avalanche to bury us all collectively once more.

“The sun loses its thin grip on the air first, turning it cold, making it remember that winter is coming and...