In the latest round of Stephen King adaptations—or, if you prefer a more optimistic outlook, another exciting Stephen King movie announcement—a new film version of Cujo is on the horizon. Deadline reports that Netflix is set to produce a new adaptation, with Vertigo Entertainment founder and producer Roy Lee attached. While still in early development, with no writers or directors yet confirmed, the project promises a fresh take on the classic tale.
King's novel, originally published in 1981, received its first cinematic adaptation in 1983, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace. This cult classic 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 ordeal as Cujo, driven mad by rabies, relentlessly stalks them, while the relentless heat adds another layer of danger.
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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' version of King's short story The Monkey was released in February, and we eagerly anticipate the Glen Powell-led The Running Man, JT Mollner's adaptation of The Long Walk (also produced by Lee and Vertigo), and the IT prequel series, Welcome to Derry, on HBO. Additionally, a Prime Video series adaptation of Carrie, helmed by Mike Flanagan, is in the works.
It's a golden age for Stephen King fans, with even more exciting projects on the way.
