In the latest round of Stephen King adaptations—or, if you prefer a more optimistic view, another exciting Stephen King movie—a new take on Cujo is on the horizon. Netflix is producing a new film version, according to Deadline, with Vertigo Entertainment founder and producer Roy Lee attached. While still in early development, with no writers, director, or cast announced, the project is officially underway.
King's novel, originally published in 1981, received a cult classic film adaptation 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. Stranded in a car with a dead engine, they face a terrifying battle for survival against Cujo, whose transformation from gentle pet to relentless killer is fueled by rabies, while battling the relentless heat.
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Cujo is just one of many King stories enjoying a recent resurgence on screen. Oz Perkins' adaptation of King's short story, The Monkey, was released in February. Further additions to the King cinematic universe slated for this year include Glen Powell's 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. Additionally, a Prime Video eight-episode 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.
