Stephen King fans, get ready to dive back into a classic nightmare! Netflix is officially unleashing Cujo, greenlighting a remake of the bone-chilling novel that’s haunted readers for decades.
Yep, that’s right. The story of a mother and her young son trapped in their car, desperately trying to survive a rabid St. Bernard, is getting a modern makeover. Roy Lee, the producer behind the wildly successful film Barbarian, is set to take the reins on this project, so you know it’s in good hands.
Now, it’s still early days. So, they haven’t locked down a writer, director, or cast yet, but the buzz is already building. For those who might not know, Cujo is a 1981 novel by Stephen King, and it was first adapted for film in 1983. That version, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, was a solid hit, bringing in a cool $21 million worldwide (back when that was a lot of money!).
Stephen King is as popular as ever.
It seems Stephen King’s work is having a serious moment. Edgar Wright is remaking The Running Man with a star-studded cast that includes Glen Powell and Josh Brolin. Mike Flanagan just wrapped up Life of Chuck, a more heartwarming apocalyptic story starring Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. And let’s not forget The Monkey, Osgood Perkins’ gory film based on King’s short story, which is making waves.
Even on the small screen, King’s influence is undeniable. HBO is cooking up “Welcome to Derry,” and Mike Flanagan is developing a “Carrie” series for Amazon. If you’re a King fan, you’re eating good!
The original Cujo was a masterclass in tension and terror, and it will be interesting to see how Netflix updates the story for a modern audience. Will they lean into the psychological horror? Will they amp up the gore? Or will they find a completely new angle? Only time will tell. But one thing’s certain: this remake will have many people talking. Get ready for some serious canine-induced terror!
Watch the original
To remind you of the horrors that the original Cujo unleashed, here’s a look back at the trailer for the film that made an entire generation leary of dogs. Watch the original movie, which is now streaming on Apple TV and Pluto.
