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‘Hellraiser’ Remake a Reboot and Not a Remake
Just like Dimension Films did with Rob Zombie’s Halloween, the plan for their relaunch of their Hellraiser franchise is more of a reboot than an actual remake. What concerns me is what goes on behind the scenes as stories lead me to believe the Wesinteins are doing what’s best for their pockets and not what’s bet for the franchise. Pascal Laugier’s Martyrs might have been incredible, but what can he do when his hands are tied? Not everyone has the power (or balls) to tell Bob and Harvey to shove off.
From Dark Horizons:
“French director Pascal Laugier (“Martyrs”) says his upcoming “Hellraiser” will NOT be a remake but a ‘reboot’ according to an interview with FilmsActu that was translated by ‘Antoine’.
Mixing elements from both the first film and Clive Barker’s original “The Hellbound Heart” novella, both the characters of Frank and Julia will be present. The first draft of the script, written in French, is finished and is being translated in English.
Laugier, who admits he turned down an offer to direct “The Strangers” sequel, will then start to write the first draft of the adaptation of China Mieville’s short story “Details” for Paramount Vantage.”
Let’s only hope that the Weinsteins let Pascal deliver what he feels is the right type of movie — but truth be told we all know what’s really going to happen….
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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