The Hollywood Reporter has just put a huge smile on the faces of Stephen King fans all over the world. In an exclusive scoop, THR just announced that James Wan (director of Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring) and Roy Lee (producer of 2017’s It) will attempt to remake Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers.

According to veteran producer Larry Sanitsky, who holds the film rights for the novel and will co-produce this adaptation:

It is an allegorical tale of addiction (Stephen was struggling with his own at the time), the threat of nuclear power, the danger of mass hysteria and the absurdity of technical evolution run amuck. All are as relevant today as the day the novel was written. It is also a tale about the eternal power of love and the grace of redemption.

The Tommyknockers, published in 1987, is notoriously one of Stephen King’s most drug-fueled works, making the author himself claim that it is a “terrible book”. It was adapted into a two-part miniseries in 1993 that starred Jimmy Smith and some of the absolute worst special effects that you will ever see. The novel, mostly because of King’s dislike, has become a bit of a punch line when you talk about his doorstop works fo horror fiction. Legions of fans (myself included, however, absolutely love this novel and its story of the dangers of technology and the mysteries of Ancient America.

Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. I want to go out, don’t know if I can, ’cause I’m so afraid of the Tommyknocker man.

This new remake has been announced to studios and streaming platforms this week, hoping to find a buyer quickly. There are a few things that make this a likely hot commodity. First of all, thanks to It, Gerald’s Game, 1922, and (barf) The Dark Tower, Stephen King adaptations have never been better or more profitable. Secondly, Wan has been responsible for three gigantic horror franchises this century known for their quality and money-making ability. When you throw in Lee and Sanitsky’s veteran producing prowess, this project should sell quickly.

Keep an eye on Nightmare on Film Street and we will update you with any new information on this project, as it becomes available. In the meantime, join our Facebook Group, Horror Fiends of Nightmare on Film Street and let us know what you think! Do you all like The Tommyknockers? Do you think Wan and Lee will improve on the miniseries with this adaptation? Let us know!