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Killer Swarm: McCammon's 'Yellowjacket Summer' Heads to Big Screen
1 Jun
Summary
- Robert McCammon's horror short story 'Yellowjacket Summer' is being adapted.
- Pulitzer winner Daniel Kraus is writing the screenplay for the feature.
- The story involves a mother and children facing an evil swarm in Georgia.
Robert McCammon's acclaimed horror short story, 'Yellowjacket Summer,' is being adapted into a feature film by Gary Dauberman's Coin Operated. The rights have been secured, with Pulitzer Prize-winner Daniel Kraus attached to write the screenplay.
Originally published in 1986, the story centers on a mother and her children stranded in a desolate Georgia town. They must confront an ancient evil lurking within a swarm of yellowjackets, intent on protecting its hive.
Filmmakers aim to create a creature feature that is both viscerally frightening and emotionally resonant. Daniel Kraus, known for his work on 'The Shape of Water' and 'Whalefall,' expressed honor in adapting McCammon's legendary tale, aiming for a poignant and heartbreaking experience.
Coin Operated is also developing other projects, including a reboot of 'Urban Legend' and an adaptation of Joe Hill's 'Ushers,' signaling a busy future for the production company.
