While Mike Flanagan has done nothing but make contributions to the world of Stephen King adaptations, he still managed to cause an uproar last week when it was announced that he has plans to make a new version of The Mist. Frank Darabont's movie is still beloved by many decades after its 2007 theatrical release, and social media was flooded with posts critical of the new project. If you're one of those people, Flanagan now has a message for you: relax!
The filmmaker has been bold when it comes to Stephen King movies – with the source material for Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep and The Life Of Chuck all possessing special challenges – and he wants fans to know that his vision for The Mist is far from just a money grab. Asked by a fan on BlueSky about the "why" behind the film, Flanagan first wrote (across two posts),
