Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Stephen King's 'Rat' Novella to Be Adapted into Film
A movie adaptation of Stephen King's novella 'Rat' is in the works.
The story follows Drew Larson, a writer who goes to a remote cabin to overcome writer's block.
As he struggles with his work, a mysterious stranger appears, promising success.
The director, Isaac Ezban, is a fan of Stephen King and sees the story as a survival tale about the challenges of creativity, the sacrifices of art, and the conflict between family and ambitions.
The film is being produced by a team known for films like 'The Witch' and 'Father of the Bride'.
Stephen King's novella 'Rat' is being adapted into a movie.
The adaptation is written by Jeff Howard and directed by Isaac Ezban.
Producers include Jay Van Hoy, Fernando Ferro, and Paul Perez.
The story centers on a writer named Drew Larson in a cabin in the Maine woods.
The novella comes from King's 2020 collection 'If It Bleeds'.
- Who
- Drew Larson, a writer, is the main character.
- What
- The Stephen King novella 'Rat' is being adapted into a movie.
- When
- N/A
- Where
- The story is set in a desolate cabin in the Maine woods.
- Why
- To bring Stephen King's story to life as a film.
- Source Material
- Stephen King novella 'Rat'
- From
- 2020 collection 'If It Bleeds'
- Director
- Isaac Ezban
- Screenplay
- Jeff Howard
- Producers
- Jay Van Hoy, Fernando Ferro, Paul Perez