Lewis Teague’s movie “Cujo” is an excellent film. It gradually builds tension, allowing viewers to delve into the intricacies of the Trenton family dynamics before plunging them into sheer horror. The plot unfolds as a mother and her child become trapped in a dilapidated car during a scorching heatwave, while being besieged by a rabid St. Bernard. This is a brilliant adaptation of Stephen King‘s work that has remarkably stood the test of time – however, there’s buzzing news that a remake is underway at Netflix, and what intrigues me most about this project is the possibility of it accurately portraying the incredibly grim ending from the book.
The latest scoop about the upcoming streaming film production comes from Deadline, highlighting that the project is being overseen by Roy Lee, a key figure in contemporary Stephen King adaptations. His association with King’s works dates back to 2017 when he served as a producer for the movie IT, and since then has been instrumental in projects like IT: Chapter Two, Doctor Sleep, the reboot of The Stand miniseries, last year’s revamp of Salem’s Lot, and an upcoming movie based on The Long Walk. According to industry reports, a screenwriter for the Cujo adaptation is currently being sought.
In the 1983 film adaptation of “Cujo,” there are numerous similarities to the original story. However, one significant change occurs in the closing scenes: unlike in Stephen King’s novel where young Tad dies from heatstroke after the encounter with the rabid dog, the movie portrays both Donna Trenton and her son Tad surviving. This dramatic shift was considered too intense for the initial adaptation, but if a remake were to take place, I believe it would make an impactful statement if it mirrored the heart-wrenching ending of Frank Darabont’s “The Mist” by having young Tad meet his tragic end due to heatstroke.
It’s interesting to point out that if the new adaptation of “Cujo” were to adopt the original Stephen King ending, it could pave the way for an adaptation of the sequel novella, “Rattlesnakes,” which is part of King’s recent collection, “You Like It Darker.” Published last year, “Rattlesnakes” follows Vic Trenton, Donna’s husband and Tad’s father, many years later as he finds himself in a new, terrifying ordeal. This experience compels him to revisit the trauma surrounding his son’s death and how it has shaped his life.
If Cujo progresses smoothly through production, it will become the fifth Stephen King adaptation that Netflix subscribers can exclusively watch. Gerald’s Game from 2017 was the first, and it was an amazing film directed by Mike Flanagan. This was followed by 1922, In The Tall Grass, and Mr. Harrigan’s Phone. Additionally, Netflix is also working on a series based on the novel The Talisman, with Steven Spielberg and the Duffer Brothers as producers.
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2025-03-11 23:07