Director Rob Savage Sets Sights on Remaking Stephen King Classic: Are You Ready?

Rob Savage, the director of The Boogeyman and one of the latest to bring Stephen King's work to the screen, has expressed interest in taking on another of the horror author's iconic works - the 1990 novella, The Langoliers. Although this novella may not be as well-known as some of King's other works, it was previously adapted into a television mini-series in 1995 by filmmaker Tom Holland. The story follows a group of airline passengers who awaken to find themselves stuck in time, pursued by terrifying creatures that consume the past world.

Savage recently revealed on the Kingcast podcast that he has his sights set on remaking The Langoliers, a novella by Stephen King. However, the duo faces a challenge as the rights to the story are currently tied up. Despite this, Savage expressed his enthusiasm for the project and shared that King was also excited about the prospect. "I really want to adapt The Langoliers," Savage said. "It's certainly not a real thing yet, but I always loved that short story."

Savage commends King's story concept, finding it both eerie and brilliant with its simple yet effective plane setup. He asserts that a more terrifying version of The Langoliers can be created, as he feels the TV movie adaptation falls short. The novel, much like many of King's masterpieces, delves into the complexities of human nature during times of crisis, making it a perfect fit for either the big or small screen. With the popularity of horror streaming series such as Stranger Things and The Last of Us, as well as successful King adaptations like IT, it is safe to assume that audiences would be captivated by The Langoliers.

Revised fragment 4: The approval of the renowned horror author, Stephen King, for Savage's adaptation of The Boogeyman, which is based on a shorter work, is a promising indication of its success. This positive development sets a good precedent for any forthcoming adaptations of King's works by Savage. The movie is currently being screened in cinemas.

Source: Kingcast