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Why did Stephen King sue to have his name removed from the title of the 1992 film "The Lawnmower Man"?

Question #151318. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jun 24 2024.
Originally posted Jun 24 2024 8:36 PM.

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The film was so different from King's story that he wanted his name to be removed. The judge ruled in King's favor and the author received $2.5 million in a settlement. Despite the ruling when the video was released King's name was still on the film!

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lawnmower_Man_(film)
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jun 24 2024.
Jun 24 2024, 8:38 PM
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