Having read the book and only just seen the 2019 remake I’d say this is closer to the book. It understands grief more,it understands the horror of the dying process more. It’s held up remarkably well.
The acting is a little hit and miss but no terrible performances.
I highly recommend this movie,certainly more than the remake,remember Stephen King wrote the screenplay for it and even appears in the movie.
Excellent real effects and incredibly mean spirited. I love this movie