After helming his take on The Exorcist, modern master of horror Mike Flanagan is heading back to the world of Stephen King.
Deadline broke the news that Flanagan is writing and directing a new adaptation of King’s acclaimed novella The Mist.
Flanagan will also produce the feature through Red Room alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone. Alexandra Magistro will executive produce for Red Room.
The story is set in a small Maine town that is consumed by a thick, mysterious fog from which creatures emerge to attack the townsfolk. A group of survivors hole up in a local grocery store, sparking mob mentality and empowering unhinged extremists who become as dangerous as the horrors outside.
The Mist was first published as part of the 1980 anthology Dark Forces before being included in King’s 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. The novella spawned a 2007 film directed by Frank Darabont and a 2017 TV series on Spike.
The Mist will mark Flanagan’s fifth King adaptation, following Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, and the forthcoming “Carrie” series.