Well, if it came out sixteen years ago, then I was only five and didn't have much an interest in Stephen King, lol. But, usually, I see a trailer for a movie I think looks interesting and, if it's based on a book, I read the book then see the movie. So no years involved. In the case of The Stand, though, I'm not particularly interested in watching the movie (though I will probably watch it someday), so there's no waiting involved, either. ;p