"Cujo Gets a Modern Twist in Netflix's New Adaptation"

In the latest installment of “remakes that spark both excitement and skepticism,” Netflix is gearing up to release a fresh adaptation of Stephen King's Cujo. According to Deadline, the streaming giant has tapped Roy Lee, the founder of Vertigo Entertainment, to produce the project. However, this is still very much in the early stages, with no writers, directors, or casting announcements on the horizon just yet.

Published in 1981, King's chilling tale was swiftly adapted into the cult classic horror film in 1983, directed by Lewis Teague. The story centers on a determined mother, portrayed by Dee Wallace, who must protect her young son from a rabid dog named Cujo. After being bitten by a rabid bat, the once-friendly St. Bernard transforms into a relentless predator. Trapped in a car with a stalled engine, the mother and son face not only Cujo’s relentless attacks but also the looming threat of heatstroke as the vicious canine circles them.

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Cue Cujo is among the countless King adaptations that have captivated audiences on the big screen over the years. Recently, there’s been a noticeable uptick in King-inspired projects. Just last month, Oz Perkins’ adaptation of King’s short story The Monkey hit theaters, while this year also brings Glen Powell-starring The Running Man, JT Mollner’s The Long Walk, and Roy Lee-produced Welcome to Derry for HBO. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video is set to premiere an eight-part series based on Carrie, helmed by horror maestro Mike Flanagan.

Stephen King fans are certainly living in a golden age of adaptations, and with Netflix’s new take on Cujo, the feast shows no signs of slowing down.