Stephen King has inspired more Hollywood adaptations of his work than almost any other writer. Even now, 50 years after the release of his debut novel, King’s work continues to inspire new, high-profile adaptations.

But one beloved adaptation totally flopped at the box office ...

You may not have know but The Shawshank Redemption was an infamous box office bomb when it was released in 1994 — grossing only $16 million in its initial theatrical run.