Mike Flanagan is Set to Bring Terror Back to a Classic Stephen King Novel with 'The Mist'
Acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan has boarded the next big adaptation in his illustrious career, taking on none other than a beloved Stephen King novella: 'The Mist'. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has greenlit this highly anticipated remake of the 2007 Frank Darabont film, with Flanagan set to pen and direct.
Set in a small Maine town, 'The Mist' tells the chilling tale of residents trapped in a supermarket as an eerie mist envelops their community. The story delves into humanity's primal responses to danger, often revealing both positive and dark facets. The 2007 film adaptation, directed by Darabont (of 'Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Green Mile' fame), boasted a notorious conclusion that left audiences shaken. This new take might be an attempt to rectify past perceived shortcomings or perhaps capitalize on the enduring notoriety of King's original novella.
The timing of this adaptation raises questions about whether it's the right moment for a remake. 'The Mist', which originally appeared in 1980, boasts a unique ending that diverges significantly from its source material. Flanagan's involvement may indicate a fresh take on the story, one that rectifies past criticisms or taps into the fear factor that has always defined the novel.
What do you think about this remake? Should 'The Mist' be revisited, and by whom?
Acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan has boarded the next big adaptation in his illustrious career, taking on none other than a beloved Stephen King novella: 'The Mist'. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has greenlit this highly anticipated remake of the 2007 Frank Darabont film, with Flanagan set to pen and direct.
Set in a small Maine town, 'The Mist' tells the chilling tale of residents trapped in a supermarket as an eerie mist envelops their community. The story delves into humanity's primal responses to danger, often revealing both positive and dark facets. The 2007 film adaptation, directed by Darabont (of 'Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Green Mile' fame), boasted a notorious conclusion that left audiences shaken. This new take might be an attempt to rectify past perceived shortcomings or perhaps capitalize on the enduring notoriety of King's original novella.
The timing of this adaptation raises questions about whether it's the right moment for a remake. 'The Mist', which originally appeared in 1980, boasts a unique ending that diverges significantly from its source material. Flanagan's involvement may indicate a fresh take on the story, one that rectifies past criticisms or taps into the fear factor that has always defined the novel.
What do you think about this remake? Should 'The Mist' be revisited, and by whom?
i mean, mike flanagan is like a master of horror, he's got so many great projects under his belt already... but like, taking on stephen king's mist? that's some big shoes to fill. 
for me, it's all about the original ending tho. i mean, who needs to change what works when you've got an ending that's just straight up mind-blowing... and now they're gonna remake it? maybe this is a chance to give it a fresh spin, but i'm not holding my breath 
. what do we think tho?
This just smells like another cash-grab to me. Who's gonna be good with this one? Only time will tell, but I'm low on expectations... 
. i kinda love the original ending of 'the mist' - it's so... haunting. what i'm curious to see is how mike flanagan would tackle this story with a modern twist. might be cool if he could find a way to balance the scares and the character development without messing up the core of the novella 
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about Mike Flanagan bringin back 'The Mist'. like we all know King's works are super iconic & for good reason. flanagan has proven himself to be a master of atmospheric tension in his films - have you seen 'The Haunting of Hill House' or 'Gerald's Game'? 
he's got the chops to make this story shine.
... don't get me wrong, Mike Flanagan is a solid director, but is 'The Mist' really due for a redo? I mean, the 2007 version was pretty iconic (in all the right ways) and that infamous ending still sends chills down my spine 
. Plus, aren't we done with rehashing King's works yet? It's like we're stuck in some sort of horror movie Groundhog Day 
... still, if Flanagan brings a fresh perspective to the table (pun intended), maybe it'll be worth giving another shot 
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. or, you know, it could just be another soulless cash-grab 
. either way, i'm interested to see how they'll approach this project and what kind of "mist" they'll end up unleashing on audiences 
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