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Guillermo del Toro Would “Kill” to Resurrect ‘Pet Sematary’

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I have a weird relationship with Guillermo del Toro’s movies.

From Blade 2 to Hellboy, Mimic, Pacific Rim, and even Crimson Peak, I haven’t liked any of them (sans Pan’s Labyrinth) on first viewing. Either he’s always ahead of his time or his films are better suited for home video.

Whatever the case, I’m not a gushing fan. Outside of wanting to see his interpretation of Disney’s Haunted Mansion (especially after the set and sound design, and effects work of Crimson Peak), I just can’t get excited about him anymore.

No matter, he’s active on Twitter, and shared with his followers his deep desire to take a stab at Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary,” originally adapted for the screen by Mary Lambert in 1989.

“Book of the Day: PET SEMATARY by Stephen King. Unrelentingly dark and emotional. Compulsive reading. Would kill to make it on film,” said del Toro.

Jeff Buhler (Insanitarium, The Midnight Meat Train) has been working on adapting a modern take for Paramount, which originally had Juan Carlos Fresnadillo attached to direct. It’s unclear where this stands, although Buhler recently talked about the process implying Paramount is still developing.

The Internet has a way of making things happen. So, could a public campaign by del Toro and his followers get Paramount’s attention? Or, will Crimson Peak‘s box office numbers scare everyone away?

As much as del Toro doesn’t excite me like he used to, I can see him delivering a wonderfully moody interpretation of King’s material.

What do you guys think?

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‘Keeper’ – Tatiana Maslany Starring in Next Horror Movie from ‘Longlegs’ Director

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Pictured: Tatiana Maslany in 'She Hulk'

While we wait for the serial killer thriller Longlegs, director Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Gretel & Hansel) has already set up his NEXT movie. It’s titled Keeper.

Deadline reports tonight that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland (Possessor) will star in Keeper, and NEON has acquired the rights to the project.

Deadline notes, “Neon will distribute in the U.S. and handle international sales rights to the film in Cannes, with Elevation Pictures set to distribute in Canada.”

“Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.”

Perkins will direct from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard.

First up, NEON will release Longlegs in theaters on July 12.

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