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La tempête du siècle

Original title: Storm of the Century
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1999
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
26K
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POPULARITY
2,845
224
La tempête du siècle (1999)
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A dangerous blizzard hits an isolated town and brings along a mysterious stranger intent on terrorizing people for his own desires.A dangerous blizzard hits an isolated town and brings along a mysterious stranger intent on terrorizing people for his own desires.A dangerous blizzard hits an isolated town and brings along a mysterious stranger intent on terrorizing people for his own desires.

  • Stars
    • Tim Daly
    • Colm Feore
    • Debrah Farentino
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,845
    224
    • Stars
      • Tim Daly
      • Colm Feore
      • Debrah Farentino
    • 209User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Tim Daly
    Tim Daly
    • Constable Mike Anderson…
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    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Andre Linoge…
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    Debrah Farentino
    Debrah Farentino
    • Molly Anderson
    • 1999
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Town Manager Robbie Beals
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    Julianne Nicholson
    Julianne Nicholson
    • Katrina Withers
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    Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    • Ursula Godsoe
    • 1999
    Spencer Breslin
    Spencer Breslin
    • Donny Beals
    • 1999
    Nada Despotovich
    • Sandra Beals
    • 1999
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Joanna Stanhope
    • 1999
    Steve Rankin
    Steve Rankin
    • Jack Carver
    • 1999
    Adam Zolotin
    Adam Zolotin
    • Davey Hopewell
    • 1999
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Ferd Andrews
    • 1999
    Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson
    • Angela Carver
    • 1999
    Denis Forest
    Denis Forest
    • Kirk Freeman
    • 1999
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Sonny Brautigan
    • 1999
    Casey Siemaszko
    Casey Siemaszko
    • Alton Hatcher…
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    Dyllan Christopher
    Dyllan Christopher
    • Ralph Emerick 'Ralphie' Anderson
    • 1999
    Skye McCole Bartusiak
    Skye McCole Bartusiak
    • Pippa Hatcher
    • 1999
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    8Gunnar_Runar_Ingibjargarson

    What a story, what a man, what a movie?

    "Give me what I want and I'll go away," demands the black-eyed, stocking-capped stranger Linoge (Colm Feore), who appears in a quiet island community on the verge of the worst storm in decades and brutally bludgeons an old lady to death. Tim Daly, the town sheriff and voice of reason and moral strength, locks up the quiet madman, but the deaths pile up as Linoge acts them out from his cell like a murderous mime pulling psychic strings. Stephen King, whose original teleplay is his best work for the screen since The Stand, transforms the sleepy burg into a Peyton Place of guilty secrets and criminal activity ripped from under a blanket of small town normality while the white-out of the snowstorm completely cuts them off from civilization. Director Craig R. Baxley nicely maintains an icy tension while the waiting game goes on, perhaps a little too long, before Linoge finally reveals "what he wants" and the drama turns into a struggle for man's soul in miniature. The more ambitious special effects and set pieces sometimes disappoint but are more than made up for in King's knack for turning the mundane into the macabre (the children's song "I'm a Little Teapot" has never sounded more sinister) and a few brilliantly realized sequences, the best of which occurs when townspeople are literally yanked out of existence while watching the storm. Storm of the Century is one of the most successful translations of King's brand of horror to the screen.
    8whpratt1

    Liked Stephen Kings Story

    Always liked Stephen Kings books and some of his films were great and others not as interesting, with horrible endings which made very little sense. This film in my opinion was fantastic and held my interest right to the very end and his conclusion to the film was even better than I expected. Storm of the Century was very creepy with all the snow covering this small lobster town and then a man with an ugly cane coming to the door of a very old home; and an old lady drinking tea inside hears the door bell and struggles to use a walker to see who is at her door. It is from this point on that the film never stops giving you the creeps and chills up and down your spine. This strange man keeps saying: "Give Me What I Want and I will Go Away" and the guy really means it. Stephen King even makes an appearance on a broken TV Screen, so watch out for his brief showing. Enjoy
    Dethcharm

    In Human Form...

    Beginning with Salem's Lot in the 1970's, there have been scads of memorable TV adaptations of prolific horror author Stephen King's books and short stories.

    STORM OF THE CENTURY could very well be the best of the bunch. It excels due to King's uncanny ability to insinuate unthinkable horrors into believable small town settings. Here, he captures the life of Little Tall island, complete with its personalities and local flavor.

    The characters are built up and fleshed out, so that it actually matters when bad things start happening to them. Tim Daly is quite convincing as the sheriff, as are the other residents.

    Colm Feore is exceptional as the mysterious stranger, Andre Linoge, one of television's all-time greatest horror villains. His slow takeover of the town is systematic and wickedly effective.

    Network TV owes a lot to Stephen King, especially in this case. The "mini-series" format is perfect for this story. It allows it to unfold in a more natural, unhurried way.

    Highly recommended...
    10Raistllin

    Simply Great

    As a fan of Stephen King I always thought that all the movies or series except "IT" weren't really good although the books were great. As I started watching "Storm of The Century" I didn't have any expectations and thought I would give up in 30 mins or so because it lasts 4 hours + but I was wrong. Although I saw many of the cast first time act, I think most of them did a great job. The story is incredible and the surroundings fit in great. I didn't realize how the time pass and at the end of it I wished it would go on. The story itself has many things in it. Horror, drama, tragedy, crime and even romance. Definitely worth to watch and worth the time spend watching it. 9 out of 10.
    10leopard138

    Outstanding-Best Stephen King movie

    No Spoilers here. One of my favorite 10 movies, and easily the best made for TV movie ever. Storm of the Century reaches the highest level of suspense of any movie I have ever seen. I have watched it 5 times now, and am amazed at how linear it is for its length. Not a minute is wasted.

    As with every great film it is not for everyone, but keep in mind that no movie is rated above 9.0 here, and that some people will not like it because it was made for TV, is Stephen King, is long, isn't packed with CGI or gore, or isn't a comfortably predictable Hollywood story. Don't let the fact it isn't rated 8.0+ fool you-this is an outstanding movie.

    Absolutely anti-Hollywood (I love it for that as well), this is much more like an independent film not trying to be artsy. Few big name stars, no wasted sub-plots to draw in general audiences, no special effects wedged awkwardly in, not packed with pretty people who cannot act or out-of-place one-liners. This is a pure horror/suspense movie.

    If you want a movie you can predict the ending to within 10 minutes, or settle down comfortably to another familiar rehashed horror story, pass on this one-it is original, chilling, and as gripping and memorable as any movie you will see. Like any horror suspense movie, you won't get the full effect if you have it on at noon while surfing the net and chatting on the phone. I most closely would compare it to Silence of the Lambs or The Ring in tension and flow, but without the shock value. The tension and eeriness this movie creates is palpable.

    This is not a slasher/gore movie, and you will get a chance to know the main characters of Little Tall Island, as well as see an original portrayal of antagonist Colm Feore (who perfectly nailed his role). Yes, Anthony Hopkins would have ALSO been great for this role, but I don't think better. If you are chilled by hearing "I'm a Little Teapot, short and stout..." afterwards, you'll be here posting great reviews as well.

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    • Trivia
      Colm Feore took it upon himself to make friends with all the child actors, as he didn't want any of them to be genuinely scared of him.
    • Goofs
      At the first murder scene, the shotgun is a different model outside the house and inside the house.
    • Quotes

      Andre Linoge: Born in lust, turn to dust. Born in sin, COME ON IN.

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemania: Stephen King: O vasilias tou tromou (2009)

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1999 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Storm of the Century
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Mark Carliner Productions
      • Greengrass Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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