Stand By Me remains a one-of-a-kind Stephen King adaptation

Stand By ME turns 40 this year – and remains untouched by the Hollywood remake machine (Picture: Columbia/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock)

Stand By Me is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and it is something of a rarity when it comes to Stephen King adaptations.

Hollywood is no stranger to adapting the works of King, particularly when it comes to his more horror-and-thriller titles.

It’s a well that producers and filmmakers keep coming back t...