Netflix Secures Rights for 'Cujo' Remake

Netflix has secured the rights to produce a new adaptation of Stephen King's 1981 novel 'Cujo,' a horror story about a rabid St. Bernard terrorizing a mother and son trapped in a car. Roy Lee, known for producing several successful horror films, is set to produce the film, but no writers or directors have been attached yet. The original novel was first adapted into a film in 1983, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, which became a cult classic despite initial mixed reviews. The new adaptation seeks to bring the story to a modern audience, with potential to include darker elements from King's original novel that were omitted in the first film adaptation. This project continues Netflix's trend of adapting Stephen King's works, following previous adaptations like 'Gerald's Game' and '1922.' The announcement aligns with the resurgence of King's popularity in film and television adaptations, as several of his works are currently in various stages of production.