Mike Flanagan is developing a new film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist, produced by Warner Bros. Flanagan, known for his expertise in horror, will not only direct but also write the screenplay and produce through his Red Room Pictures banner.
The story of The Mist centers on a small town in Maine enveloped by a mysterious fog, from which monstrous creatures emerge and begin attacking its residents. A group of survivors takes refuge in a grocery store, but tensions rise as some consider risking escape, threatening the safety of all inside. The internal conflicts in the store become as menacing as the creatures lurking outside.
This project reunites Flanagan with King’s work after his previous adaptations of King’s novels, including Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep—the sequel to The Shining—and the novella Life of Chuck. Flanagan is also working on a series adaptation of King’s Carrie for Prime Video. Producing alongside Flanagan are Tyler Thompson, Chris Stone, and Gary Barber from Spyglass Media Group, with Alexandra Magistro of Red Room serving as executive producer. Casting details for the film are yet to be revealed.
Mike Flanagan’s reputation in horror filmmaking is well established with credits including feature films like Oculus and Ouija: Origin of Evil, as well as acclaimed series such as The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
With previous adaptations of The Mist already existing in film and television formats, this new interpretation underscores the enduring appeal of Stephen King’s work and Flanagan’s role in bringing his stories to contemporary audiences. The involvement of Warner Bros and Spyglass Media Group suggests a significant production scale, promising renewed interest in the chilling tale and its exploration of fear both from external threats and within human nature itself.
