In the latest round of Stephen King adaptations—or, if you prefer a more optimistic view, another exciting Stephen King movie—a new version of Cujo is on the horizon. Netflix is set to produce a new film adaptation of King's chilling tale, with Vertigo Entertainment founder and producer Roy Lee attached to the project. While still in early development, no writers or directors have yet been announced, nor are there any casting rumors.
King's novel, originally published in 1981, was famously adapted into a cult classic horror film in 1983, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace. The story follows a mother's desperate fight to protect her son from a rabid St. Bernard. Trapped in a car with a dead engine, they face a terrifying battle for survival against the relentless Cujo, whose transformation from gentle dog to savage killer is fueled by rabies. The relentless heat adds another layer of suspense to their desperate struggle.
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Cujo is just one of many beloved King stories successfully adapted for the screen. Recently, there's been a resurgence of King adaptations. Oz Perkins' adaptation of King's short story "The Monkey" was released in February. Furthermore, we can anticipate the Glen Powell-led The Running Man, JT Mollner's The Long Walk (also produced by Lee and Vertigo), and the IT prequel series Welcome to Derry on HBO. Even the iconic Carrie is getting the eight-episode Prime Video series treatment from Mike Flanagan.
It's a golden age for Stephen King fans, and with this new Cujo adaptation, the feast continues.
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