Stephen King and Sam Raimi Collaborate on New Horror Film
WHO:
Collider - The directing duo for the adaptation is Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for "Final Destination: Bloodlines."
Screen Rant - The directing duo for the adaptation is Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.
Coming Soon - Stephen King and Sam Raimi are collaborating on a new horror movie.
Reddit Movies - Sam Raimi is attached as a producer for the adaptation.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - The logline for the film states: “Stranded in a remote desert town where something evil has awakened, a group of travelers must fight to survive when a sadistic, possessed cop turns routine arrests into a relentless fight for their lives.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Ryan Brennan is writing the script for the adaptation.
Screen Rant - The adaptation of King's novel "Desperation" is being developed by Searchlight Pictures.
Collider - The adaptation is based on Stephen King's 1996 novel "Desperation."
Coming Soon - The film is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel "Desperation."
Reddit Movies - The adaptation is being directed by a rising filmmaking duo known for "Final Destination."
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The project is a feature film adaptation, but specific filming locations have not been disclosed.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - No specific release date has been mentioned for the film.
WHY:
Coming Soon - Fans have been waiting years for the collaboration between King and Raimi.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are also producing the film, alongside Romel Adam and Jose Cañas as executive producers.
The Hollywood Reporter - Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the project for Searchlight, reporting to DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
Screen Rant - Sam Raimi is officially directing the adaptation alongside Stephen King.
Coming Soon - The adaptation process involves King’s novel being transformed into a feature film format.
(UPDATED August 1, 2026 16:19 UTC)
A new horror film is in the works, featuring a chilling premise where a group of travelers must battle for survival against a sadistic, possessed cop in a remote desert town. Ryan Brennan is set to write the script, while Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein will produce the film, joined by executive producers Romel Adam and Jose Cañas. Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the project for Searchlight, reporting to DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 06:46 UTC)
The adaptation of Stephen King's novel "Desperation" is being developed by Searchlight Pictures, with the directing duo of Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at the helm. Lipovsky and Stein are known for their work on "Final Destination: Bloodlines." This exciting project promises to bring King's chilling story to life on screen.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 01:28 UTC)
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein have been announced as the directing duo for the adaptation of Stephen King's 1996 novel "Desperation." In an exciting development, Sam Raimi is officially joining the project as the director, working closely with King himself. This collaboration promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved horror story.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 00:17 UTC)
Stephen King and Sam Raimi are teaming up for a new horror movie, which will be an adaptation of King's novel "Desperation," with Raimi serving as a producer and the project being directed by a rising filmmaking duo known for "Final Destination." While specific filming locations have not been disclosed, fans have eagerly anticipated this collaboration for years, and the adaptation will transform King's gripping story into a feature film format. As of now, no specific release date has been announced for this exciting project.