However, there are some stories that were inspired by his own life, whether by traumatic experiences, unusual but harmless ones, his own personal struggles, and people he has met. Stephen King takes inspiration from a variety of sources – whether literary classics (like Dracula for Salem’s Lot), popular horror creatures, real-life tragedies and serial killers, and more. Related: Stephen King's Macroverse Explained: What It Is & Which Characters It Links Many of King’s characters have become part of pop culture, such as Pennywise the Dancing Clown from IT, Carrie White from Carrie, Jack Torrance from The Shining, Annie Wilkes from Misery, and many, many more. King has since allowed readers to explore a variety of fears, places, and meet all types of characters – monsters, aliens, or humans, though the latter most often than not turn out to be the real monsters. Although it initially sold modestly, Carrie became a bestseller after Brian de Palma’s 1976 movie adaptation, which opened many doors for King as an author.
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