The next Stephen King adaptation is never far away, and Mister Yummy is the king of horror’s latest work to receive the film treatment.
Deadline has learned that Intrinsic Value Films (Satan’s Little Helper, The Alphabet Killer) is introducing the project at the American Film Market.
The haunting tale follows a man confronting mortality where death waits around every corner and regret becomes the ghost that never leaves.
The screenplay is written by Troy Blake, who produces alongside Thomas Mahoney (The Girl in the Photographs).
“After years of producing films we deeply believed in, we’re excited to make Intrinsic Value a visible brand in its own right,” said Intrinsic Value co-founder Aimee Schoof. “We’re honoring the spirit that’s always guided us — collaboration, discovery, and great storytelling.”
Mister Tummy is the first short story to be adapted from King’s 2015 collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.
Set at Lakeview Assisted Living Center, the story details the last days in the life of elderly homosexual Ollie Franklin, who is certain that he will die soon due to frequent visits by a beautiful man called Mister Yummy.
Other upcoming Stephen King adaptations include: The Running Man, hitting theaters this weekend, “Carrie,” The Stand, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Rat, and Cujo.
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