Film Adaptation
As of 2009, a movie adaptation of the book is in development. It was originally to be directed by George A. Romero but is currently being directed by Tobe Hooper, who also directed two other Stephen King adaptations, Salem's Lot and The Mangler. The screenplay is written by Richard Chizmar, founder of Cemetery Dance Publications, and Johnathon Schaech. Chesapeake Films is set to release it as their first production. The script was rewritten Jan and Feb 2009 with planning to shoot by Summer 2009. Chesapeake Films was aiming for a late 2009/early 2010 release, but due to production problems, the film is on hold.
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