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Stephen King's 'Rat' Novella Gets Film Adaptation

9/25/2025

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Stephen King's novella Rat is being adapted into a film by Jay Van Hoy and Isaac Ezban.
Jeff Howard, known for The Haunting of Hill House, wrote the screenplay.
The tale follows Drew Larson, a writer in a Maine cabin facing a curse of ambition. Recent King adaptations include The Long Walk and Carrie.

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Story summary

Stephen King's novella Rat is being adapted into a film by Jay Van Hoy and Isaac Ezban.
Jeff Howard, known for The Haunting of Hill House, wrote the screenplay.
The tale follows Drew Larson, a writer in a Maine cabin facing a curse of ambition. Recent King adaptations include The Long Walk and Carrie.