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Stephen King Series And Film Adaptations That Are Headed Your Way (Updated)

Stephen King is as popular as ever. Let’s be honest, the man IS the king of written horror. Fans will be happy to learn there are several new films and series adaptations headed their way and we’ve got a list. Salem’s Lot A new adaptation of King’sSalem’s Lotis is on its way from horror legend James Wan who is producing the film written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of residents, he sets out to fight the monster. Firestarter Keith Thomas, who brought us the fantastic horror film The Vigil earlier this year, directs from the script adapted by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), based on Stephen King’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 4, 2021

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“Fear The Walking Dead” Co-Creator Adapting Stephen King’s ‘The Jaunt’ For TV

Dave Erickson, the co-creator of AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead” is adapting Stephen King’s short story “The Jaunt” for a TV series as part of an overall deal with MRC Television, Deadline reports. Originally published as part of the Skeleton Crew collection in 1985, the tale is set in the 24th century when teleportation, known as “haunting”, is an everyday reality, giving people the opportunity to travel enormous distances, even to other planets. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned. We’ve long admired Dave’s visionary creative work and are thrilled to welcome him to MRC,” Elise Henderson, President of MRC Television,Deadline states. “A true master of his craft, he’s the ideal partner to build upon the work of Stephen King, and create and develop more originals as the studio continues to expand.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 1, 2021

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IT: Chapter Two Director Adapting Two More Stephen King Novels For Films

Man, filmmaker Andy Muschietti really loves Stephen King, but don’t we all? Following the adaptation of King’s IT with IT:Chapter Two which is currently in theaters, director Muschietti has now signed on to adapt another King story written under the name Richard Bachman, titled Roadwork. He has also confirmed that he is still attached to the film adaptation of King’s short story The Jaunt. Roadwork takes place in an unnamed Midwestern city in the seventies. Grieving over the death of his son and the disintegration of his marriage, a man is driven to mental instability when he learns that both his home and his workplace are being demolished to make way for a connection to an interstate highway. Originally published in Twilight Zone Magazine in 1981, before being included in Skeleton Crew, The Jaunt is set in the 24th century where mankind has created instant teleportation known as “jaunting”. Unfortunately, travelers who make the leap while conscious either die or

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2019

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‘IT’ Director Sets His Sights On The ‘Pet Sematary’ Remake

There is little doubt that the most highly anticipated film of the year is IT. Even though the adaption of Stephen King’s classic is still a month from opening in theaters, director Andy Muschietti has already confirmed that he will be helming the second film that will pick up with the Losers’ Club as adults. But it seems Muschietti and his producer/sister Barbara are going to continue making King adaptions, at least for a while. Their next target, the remake of King’s Pet Semetary, originally released in 1989 and directed by Mary Lambert. We reported back in 2015 that Paramount had ordered the reboot of Pet Sematary. It is unclear what has changed, but the remake has been listed for sale. Muschietti told the Toronto Sun that he is hoping to claim it for his own. We’re huge fans of Pet Sematary. If we can get our hands on that and do the Pet Sematary we want to do, that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 5, 2017

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