With Halloween just around the corner, there’s no better time to watch some classic horror films. 

Many iconic horror books have been turned into films over the decades, and Express.co.uk has looked into the best ones. 

These are the top 10 horror films based on books from famous novelists – but one of Stephen King’s top works didn’t quite make the cut.

Despite being a popular choice by many horror film fans, “It” has just missed out on a place in the top 10.