In the latest wave of "here comes a new remake" news—or, for the optimists, "here comes another Stephen King movie" news—a fresh adaptation of Stephen King's chilling novel, *Cujo*, is gearing up to sink its teeth into audiences once again. Netflix has taken the helm to produce this new film version, as reported by Deadline, with Vertigo Entertainment founder and producer Roy Lee attached to the project. However, the film is still in its early stages, with no writers, directors, or cast members announced yet.
Stephen King's novel, *Cujo*, was first published in 1981 and swiftly adapted into a cult classic horror movie in 1983, penned by Don Carlos Dunaway and Barbara Turner, and directed by Lewis Teague. The gripping tale centers on a devoted mother, portrayed by Dee Wallace, who is determined to protect her young son from a rabid dog. The narrative intensifies as the mother and son find themselves trapped in a car with a failed engine, battling for survival against Cujo—a once-friendly dog turned deadly after being bitten by a rabid bat—as they also face the looming threat of heatstroke.
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*Cujo* stands as one of the many cherished Stephen King stories successfully transformed into a cinematic hit. There's been a notable resurgence in King adaptations lately. Oz Perkins’ take on King’s short story *The Monkey* hit theaters in February, and fans can look forward to Glen Powell's lead role in the upcoming adaptation of *The Running Man*, as well as JT Mollner’s adaptation of *The Long Walk*, both produced by Roy Lee and Vertigo Entertainment. Additionally, the *IT* prequel series, *Welcome to Derry*, is set to premiere on HBO. The iconic horror film *Carrie* is also being reimagined as an eight-episode series on Prime Video, helmed by horror maestro Mike Flanagan.
Stephen King aficionados have been feasting on a rich diet of adaptations recently, and with the new *Cujo* film on the horizon, there's even more gourmet entertainment to savor.
