Netflix has officially approved a remake of Stephen King’s horror novel Cujo. The story centers on a mother and son who find themselves trapped in their car, trying to protect themselves from a rabid dog.
Roy Lee, known for producing Barbarian, will oversee the project. However, the remake currently does not have a writer, director, or cast, according to Deadline, which first reported the news.
Originally published in 1981, King’s Cujo was adapted into a movie in 1983. Directed by Lewis Teague, the film starred Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Danny Pintauro. It earned $21 million at the global box office, significantly exceeding its $6 million budget.
Stephen King’s work spans across various genres, including horror, science fiction, crime, and fantasy, and many of his novels have been turned into films. Some notable adaptations include Carrie, The Shining, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, It, and It: Chapter Two.
Currently, Edgar Wright is working on a new version of King’s The Running Man, starring Colman Domingo, Glen Powell, and Josh Brolin. Mike Flanagan recently directed Life of Chuck, an apocalyptic story starring Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film was acquired by Neon after winning the audience award at the Toronto Film Festival.
Additionally, The Monkey, a slasher film based on King’s short story about a cursed toy, was released by Neon in February. It has already grossed $45 million globally.
On television, King’s works continue to make waves, with HBO’s upcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry and Flanagan’s Carrie series at Amazon in the works.
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