Why This Iconic Horror Character Is Stephen King’s Favorite After 36 Years

Stephen King’s favorite among his own horror characters might not be the one that viewers expect, but they are one of his greatest creations. King has created some legendary horror characters over the years. Beginning with his 1974 debut novel, Carrie, the author has repeatedly proven that he has a knack for developing both believably flawed antiheroes and truly odious villains that readers find terrifying and fascinating in equal measure. The writer’s prolific output means that King has plenty of choices when it comes to picking a favorite character from his back catalog, from IT’s Pennywise to The Shining’s Jack Torrance.