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Netflix Sets Remake of Stephen King’s ‘Cujo’


Netflix has greenlit a remake of Stephen King's "Cujo,"

Netflix has greenlit a remake of Stephen King’s novel “ Cujo,” a horror story about a mother and son who get trapped in their car while protecting themselves from a rabid dog. King’s 1981 book was first adapted into a 1983 feature film, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro. King’s novels, in genres ranging from horror and sci-fi to crime and fantasy, have been rich material for films, including “Carrie,” “The Shining,” “Shawshank Redemption,” “Stand By Me,” “It” and the sequel “It: Chapter Two.” Edgar Wright is currently adapting “The Running Man” with Colman Domingo, Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, while Mike Flanagan recently helmed “Life of Chuck,” led by Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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