Nine Stephen King Adaptations That Need to Happen

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August 28, 2016

Jonathan Correia

The Talisman

A Stephen Spielberg Film

The Talisman is a great fantasy piece following a child traversing various alternate universes to save his cancer ridden mother. At fellow iHorror writer Timothy Rawles’ suggestion, Stephen Spielberg would be a great choice for this adaptation. Spielberg has made a career of stories involving children protagonists on grand adventures whether he was directing or producing. I think a little of that Amblin magic would do wonders of bringing this story to life. The film would be a great chance for Spielberg to combine his different forms of film-making as his horror and his more child-centered films have different voices.

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I Am The Doorway

A Joe Begos Film

When another iHorror writer, James Jay Edwards, suggested I Am The Doorway we both agreed that David Cronenberg would be perfect for this adaptation. But lets be honest, Cronenberg hasn’t been making those types of movies ever since 2005’s A History of Violence. So who would take up the mantel of doing a Cronenberg-esque King adaptation that isn’t Cronenberg? At James’ suggestion: Joe Begos. His last two films Almost Human and The Mind’s Eye show not only that he is a good filmmaker who can work with a budget, but prove that he is a student of body horror. Cronenberg’s influence is felt throughout Begos’ films, but he still manages to bring his own take and voice on the body horror genre. I Am The Doorway would be a perfect adaptation for this budding filmmaker.

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Rose Madder

A Mick Garris Film

Mick Garris is no stranger to Stephen King adaptations having been the man behind at least seven adaptation’s of King’s work. Fellow iHorror writer Waylon Jordan really wants Garris to take on a proper adaptation of King’s novel Rose Madder and its hard to argue with him. Garris was behind some of my favorite king adaptations growing up (Sleepwalkers and The Stand) and seeing him do another feature length for theaters would be awesome.

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Christine

A Robert Rodriguez Film

Last but not least is a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Christine. John Carpenter did a stellar adaptation in 1983, but I believe this project would help bring back 90’s Rodriguez. Robert Rodriguez is one of my favorite filmmakers whose energy is felt throughout his films and needs a return to this form. His From Dusk Til Dawn series has been a great venue for this, but his feature films have been lacking off lately. What better way than for him to bring the same type of energy to the story of a demonic car? Imagine the horror that he brought to Planet Terror mixed with the high energy of Road Racers to Stephen King’s classic story. I think this would be a great opportunity to bring a unique voice to the story while also bring a filmmaker back to his basics.

There you have it folks, Nine Stephen King Adaptations That Need to Happen. Do you agree with our choices? What adaptations do you want to see? Who should helm them? Sound off below! Until then, enjoy another gif of Stephen King in Creepshow!

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Live Action Scooby-Doo Reboot Series In Works at Netflix

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April 30, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The ghosthunting Great Dane with an anxiety problem, Scooby-Doo, is getting a reboot and Netflix is picking up the tab. Variety is reporting that the iconic show is becoming an hour-long series for the streamer although no details have been confirmed. In fact, Netflix execs declined to comment.

If the project is a go, this would be the first live-action movie based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon since 2018’s Daphne & Velma. Before that, there were two theatrical live-action movies, Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), then two sequels that premiered on The Cartoon Network.

Currently, the adult-oriented Velma is streaming on Max.

Scooby-Doo originated in 1969 under the creative team Hanna-Barbera. The cartoon follows a group of teenagers who investigate supernatural happenings. Known as Mystery Inc., the crew consists of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers, and his best friend, a talking dog named Scooby-Doo.

Normally the episodes revealed the hauntings they encountered were hoaxes developed by land-owners or other nefarious characters hoping to scare people away from their properties. The original TV series named Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! ran from 1969 to 1986. It was so successful that movie stars and pop culture icons would make guest appearances as themselves in the series.

Celebrities such as Sonny & Cher, KISS, Don Knotts, and The Harlem Globetrotters made cameos as did Vincent Price who portrayed Vincent Van Ghoul in a few episodes.

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BET Releasing New Original Thriller: The Deadly Getaway

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April 30, 2024

Cameron McFarland

BET will soon be offering horror fans a rare treat. The studio has announced the official release date for their new original thriller, The Deadly Getaway. Directed by Charles Long (The Trophy Wife), this thriller sets up a heart racing game of cat and mouse for audiences to sink their teeth into.

Wanting to break up the monotony of their routine, Hope and Jacob set off to spend their vacation at a simple cabin in the woods. However, things go sideways when Hope’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a new girl at the same campsite. Things soon spiral out of control. Hope and Jacob must now work together to escape the woods with their lives.

The Deadly Getaway is written by Eric Dickens (Makeup X Breakup) and Chad Quinn (Reflections of US). The Film stars, Yandy Smith-Harris (Two Days in Harlem), Jason Weaver (The Jacksons: An American Dream), and Jeff Logan (My Valentine Wedding).

Showrunner Tressa Azarel Smallwood had the following to say about the project. “The Deadly Getaway is the perfect reintroduction to classic thrillers, which encompass dramatic twists, and spine-chilling moments. It showcases the range and diversity of emerging Black writers across genres of film and television.”

The Deadly Getaway will premiere on 5.9.2024, exclusively ion BET+.

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‘Talk To Me’ Directors Danny & Michael Philippou Reteam With A24 for ‘Bring Her Back’

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April 30, 2024

Timothy Rawles

A24 didn’t waste any time snatching up the Philippou brothers (Michael and Danny) for their next feature titled Bring Her Back. The duo have been on a short list of young directors to watch for since the success of their horror film Talk to Me.

The South Australian twins surprised many people with their debut feature. They were mostly known for being YouTube pranksters and extreme stuntmen.

It was announced today that Bring Her Back will star Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Willy Wonka) and begin filming this summer. No word yet on what this film is about.

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Although its title sounds like it could be connected to the Talk to Me universe this project doesn’t appear to be related to that film.

However, in 2023 the brothers revealed a Talk to Me prequel was already made which they say is a screen life concept.

“We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already. It’s told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe down the line we can release that,” Danny Philippou told The Hollywood Reporter last year. “But also while writing the first film, you can’t help but write scenes for a second film. So there’s so many scenes. The mythology was so thick, and if A24 gave us the opportunity, we wouldn’t be able to resist. I feel like we’d jump at it.”

In addition, the Philippous are working on a proper sequel to Talk To Me something they say they have already written sequences for. They are also attached to a Street Fighter film.