Not sure where this should go (or maybe it has already been covered/linked?), but if a moderator would kindly move to an appropriate forum:
You've got to love what's going on here. New Line is killing it in the low-budget horror arena, Wan/Dauberman know the market, and It has made King a low-risk investment for the correct project. (The latter clown-horror was distributed by New Line, as well.)
I expect a few more jump-scares in this one than in the miniseries, and I don't say that to be glib...I just think that model will possibly make this a hit. Also, set it in the present with social media, focus on a high-school cast, give it an It/Stranger Things vibe.
Also want to add I hope King is getting paid for this one. Not sure about the rights, and I know it is stupid to worry (for want of a better term, obviously I don't have insomina over it) about this sort of thing, but for some reason it lightly bugs me to hear he may not receive compensation for certain material depending on when he created it (although I know he may have different deals/rights these days based on the reclaiming of rights, if I understand that whole process).
James Wan, Gary Dauberman Tackling Stephen King’s Vampire Tale ‘Salem’s Lot’
James Wan and Gary Dauberman, the respective producer and writer collaborators behind many of the biggest hits of the 'Conjuring' horror universe, are teaming to adapt Stephen King’s vampire novel 'Salem’s Lot' for the big screen.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
You've got to love what's going on here. New Line is killing it in the low-budget horror arena, Wan/Dauberman know the market, and It has made King a low-risk investment for the correct project. (The latter clown-horror was distributed by New Line, as well.)
I expect a few more jump-scares in this one than in the miniseries, and I don't say that to be glib...I just think that model will possibly make this a hit. Also, set it in the present with social media, focus on a high-school cast, give it an It/Stranger Things vibe.
Also want to add I hope King is getting paid for this one. Not sure about the rights, and I know it is stupid to worry (for want of a better term, obviously I don't have insomina over it) about this sort of thing, but for some reason it lightly bugs me to hear he may not receive compensation for certain material depending on when he created it (although I know he may have different deals/rights these days based on the reclaiming of rights, if I understand that whole process).
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