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Sam Raimi to Produce Stephen King’s “Desperation” Adaptation for Searchlight

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sam Raimi will produce a Searchlight Pictures adaptation of Stephen King’s 1996 novel “Desperation.”
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are attached to direct and co-produce the film.
Ryan Brennan will write the screenplay for the project.
The movie marks the first collaboration between horror author Stephen King and director Sam Raimi.

History

Historical Context

Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining, released by Warner Bros. on May 23, earned $1 million opening weekend and entered the National Film Registry in 2018, though Stephen King condemned its changes. King’s 1997 miniseries and 2019 sequel Doctor Sleep illustrate his ongoing adaptations, a trend Sam Raimi now continues by partnering with King for a Searchlight Pictures project.

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Story summary

Sam Raimi will produce a Searchlight Pictures adaptation of Stephen King’s 1996 novel “Desperation.”
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are attached to direct and co-produce the film.
Ryan Brennan will write the screenplay for the project.
The movie marks the first collaboration between horror author Stephen King and director Sam Raimi.

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