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Storm of the Century

1999Show1 season3 episodesNR

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic746.5Rotten Tomatoes85%82%

A nerve-racking, scary drama series about the mind and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Storm of the Century, Part 3" 7.6

Episodes

7.5

Story

An unspeakable evil has arrived.

When a blizzard hits an isolated island town it brings with it a mysterious stranger intent on terrorizing the people for a sinister purpose.

Feels like

  • Stephen King Adaptation
  • Supernatural Horror Miniseries
  • Island Isolation Thriller
  • Colossal Evil Entity
  • Moral Dilemma Drama
  • Atmospheric Snowbound Mystery
  • David Morse Performance
  • Classic TV Horror

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Craig R. Baxley
Written by
Stephen King
Produced by
Thomas H. Brodek
Music by
Gary Chang

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 14, 1999 · February 16, 1999 · Ended

First aired
February 14, 1999
Last aired
February 16, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Deal with the Devil, Shut Up, Hannibal!, Eye Scream +9

  • Deal with the Devil
  • Shut Up, Hannibal!
  • Eye Scream
  • The Everyman
  • Hostile Weather
  • Arc Words
  • Invasion of the Baby Snatchers
  • Kick the Dog
  • Deconstructed Character Archetype
  • Break the Cutie
  • Light Is Not Good
  • Big Bad

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Storm of the Century?"

Questions about Storm of the Century

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Storm of the Century?

Hulu

In the United States, Storm of the Century streams on Hulu.

Is Storm of the Century worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74).

Will Storm of the Century scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

What tropes does Storm of the Century use?

Deal with the DevilShut Up, Hannibal!Eye ScreamThe EverymanHostile WeatherArc WordsInvasion of the Baby SnatchersKick the DogDeconstructed Character ArchetypeBreak the CutieLight Is Not GoodBig Badand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Deal with the Devil, Shut Up, Hannibal!, and Eye Scream.