Secret Window (2004)

As noted elsewhere in these pages, there have been more dud films adapted from Stephen King stories than successes, although there have been some very, very good ones in the second category.  This is not one of them.  The only thing that stops this movie from being a total waste of time is the acting of its lead, Johnny Depp.  But what a waste of talent.  Anyone who has viewed more than a few tormented author movies, even within King's own works, will guess the "twist" in the tale before the first few reels have finished, and it is only the ever-watchable Depp that keeps one watching.