# The 1985 Stephen King adaptation that “mortified” the director so much they never made another movie

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1985-stephen-king-adaptation-that-mortified-the-director-so-much-they-never-made-another-movie/
- Published: 2026-11-02T15:15:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:26:36+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/stephen-king-adaptation-mortified-director-never-made-another-movie/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- *Silver Bullet* was Dan Attias’s only feature film.
- Its critical reception put him off directing another movie.
- He went on to direct many television series.

## Summary

Dan Attias directed *Silver Bullet*, a 1985 film based on Stephen King’s work, but its critical reception left him “mortified” and he never directed another feature film. The experience pushed him towards television, where he went on to build a long and successful directing career.

The film follows a small town investigating a series of murders before discovering that a werewolf is responsible; its title also refers to the motorised wheelchair used by Corey Haim’s character. Attias said he was proud of aspects of the film, but did not want to make another feature like it. His television credits include *The Sopranos*, *The Wire*, *Lost* and *The Walking Dead*.

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